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PATRICIA ROY
First Honorable Mention
NASHOBA VALLEY
TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
ANNUAL REPORT
or the
Town of Chelmsford
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
1972
Prepared by
Goodway, Inc., Burlington, Mass.
,3)n <JMemoriam
BERTRAM T. NEEDHAM
Died: April 15, 1972
Member of Civil Defense Committee 1959 — 1972
Member of Finance Committee 1965 — 1972
Member of the Fire Fighters Association
In grateful remembrance of his friendship, his devoted and dedicated
service to the well being of our town and for his understanding of the
needs of our community, this tribute is offered by the Officials of the
Town of Chelmsford, in behalf of the Citizens of the Town.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
ELECTED TOWN OFFICIALS
Charlotte P. DeWolf
Mary E. St. Hilaire
Moderator
Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr.
(Term expires 1975)
Town Clerk
Term expired 1972
Term expires 1975
Board of Selectmen
Eugene J. Doody
Howard E. Humphrey
Paul C. Hart
Thomas F. Markham, Jr.
Gerald J. Lannan
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1975
Charlotte P. DeWolf
Philip J. McCormack
Treasurer and Tax Collector
Term expired 1972
Term expires 1975
Claude A. Harvey
Richard L. Monahan
Charles A. House
Board of Assessors
Tree Warden
Myles F. Hogan
(Term expires 1975)
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1975
Edward L. Tyler, Jr.
Robert A. Finnie, Jr.
Byron D. Roseman, MD
Peter Dulchinos
Board of Health
Term expired 1972
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1975
School Committee
L. James Glinos
James M. Geary, Jr.
Martin Ames
Robert D. Hall
Jean B. Callahan
Term expired 1972
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1975
Nashoba Valley Technical Vocational School District
Thomas F. Markham, Jr. Term expires 1973
Eugene E. Keller Term expires 1974
Thomas A. St. Germain Term expires 1974
Strator G. Dukakis Term expires 1975
David P. Ramsay
Park Commissioners
Term expires 1973
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Ralph E. House
Arthur L. Bennett
Arne R. Olson
Frank H. Hardy
Arthur J. Colmer
Joseph B. Greenwood
Kenton P. Wells
Eustace B. Fiske
Cemetery Commissioners
Sinking Fund Commissioners
Trustees of Public Libraries
Robert A. Noy
Roger P. Welch
Paul F. Jahn
Jean R. Mansfield
Elizabeth A. McCarthy
Thomas C. Thorstensen
Bradford O. Emerson
Thomas E. Firth, Jr.
John Kenney
Timothy J. Hehir
Thomas A. Ennis
Peter J. McHugh, Jr.
Eugene E. Gilet
Stephen D. Wojcik
Matthew J. Doyle, Jr.
Joseph M. Gutwein
James J. McKeown
Planning Board
Sewer Commissioners
Chelmsford Housing Authority
Claude A. Harvey
Robert L. Hughes
Ruth K. Delaney
Richard L. Monahan
Roger W. Boyd
Robert C. McManimon
Henry J. Tucker, Jr.
Harry J. Ayotte
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Constable
William E. Spence
(Term expires 1974)
Varney Playground Commissioners
Term expires 1973
Term expires "1.974
Term expires 1975
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
John J. Balco
Robert W. Bennett
Marion Dempsey
Thomas M. Dougherty
Robert S. Forsley
Charter Commission
D. Richard Lynch
Mart C. Matthews
John E. McCormack
Gerald C. Shea
APPOINTED TOWN OFFICIALS
Town Accountant
Arnaud R. Blackadar
(Term expires 1975)
Board of Selectmen, Administrative Assistant
Alfred H. Coburn
Evelyn M. Haines
Resigned 8/31/72
Term expires 1973
Assistant Assessor
Evelyn M. Philbrook
Assistant Town Clerk
Mildred C. Kershaw
Assistant Treasurer
Florence M. Ramsay
Planning Board Clerk
Nancy D. Maynard
Finance Committee
Bertram T. Needham (Deceased) Term expired 1972
Walter Lewis Term expires 1975
Peter J. Curran Term expires 1975
Ralph Casale Term expires 1973
Gerald R. Wallace Term expires 1973
Marvin W. Schenk Term expires 1975
Richard T. McDermott Term expires 1975
William W. Edge Term expires 1975
Superintendent of Streets
Louis R. Rondeau
(Term expires 1973)
Chief of Police
Robert E. Germann
Fire Chief
Frederick H. Reid
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Town Counsel
Clement McCarthy
(Term expires 1973)
Inspector of Animals
Dr. Martin A. Gruber
(Term expires 1973)
Janitors of Public Buildings
(Terms expire 1973)
Ellsworth J. Baldwin Center Town Hall
Leroy K. Fielding Police Station
Special Constable
Joseph D. Nyhan
Building Inspector
Peter J. McHugh, Jr.
(Term expires 1973)
Cemetery Superintendent
George E. Baxendale
(Term expires 1973)
Dog Officer
Frank J. Wojtas
(Term expires 1973)
Gas Inspector
Neal C. Stanley
(Term expires 1973)
Director of Public Health
Thomas W. Morris
(Term expires 1973)
Board of Health Physician
Benjamin J. Blechman, MD
(Term expires 1973)
Moth Superintendent
Myles F. Hogan
(Term expires 1973)
Plumbing Inspector
William H. Shedd
Permanent Intermittent Plumbing Inspector
Richard M. Kelly
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Sealer of Weights and Measures
Anthony C. Ferreira
Slaughtering Inspector
Hubert R. Scoble
(Term expires 1973)
Veterans' Grave Officer
George E. Baxendale
(Term expires 1973)
Town Forest Committee
Robert T. Clough
Bruce S. Gullion
Martin K. Bovey
Zoning Appeal Board
Elizabeth H. Teeven (Resigned 7/25/72)
S. Robert Monaco
Robert L. Kydd
John B. Hickey
Carol J. diCiero
Charles J. Higgins
Velma Munroe (Resigned 10/30/72)
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Alternates
John H. Kelly
Marshall J. Arkin
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1973
Veterans' Emergency Fund Committee
George Archer
Edward Baron
Alfred H. Coburn
Kenneth A. Cooke
George R. Dixon
George J. Brown
George R. Dixon
Thomas A. Ennis
John J. Emerson, Jr.
Donald A. House
John J. McNulty
Honor Roll Committee
(Terms Expire 1973)
Thomas E. Firth, Jr.
Civil Defense Committee
(Terms expire 1973)
William W. Edge
Walter R. Hedlund
Veterans' Agent
Terrence E. O'Rourke
(Term expires )
Fence Viewers
(Terms expire 1973)
Peter J. Saulis
Gerard A. Vayo
George F. Waite
James Walker
Robert M. Hood
Robert E. Olson
Frederick H. Reid
Reginald Furness
Richard D. Harper
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
Memorial Day Committee for the Year 1972
(All terms expire November 1, 1972)
Representatives from Post 366:
Timothy F. O'Connor — Manuel F. Sousa
Manuel G. Garcia — Leo T. Gorman
Representatives from Post 212:
William C. Clarke — Donald A. House
Memorial Day Committee for the Year 1973
(All terms expire November 1, 1973)
Representatives from Post 212:
Harold Woodman — Herman Purcell
Representatives from Post 313:
Raymond Dozois — James Fantozzi
Representatives from Post 366:
Manuel Sousa — Timothy F. O'Connor
Personnel Board
Marvin W. Schenk (Resigned 8/11/7 2)
Peter R. Vennard
Peter J. McHugh
William J. Hardy
Industrial Development Commission
Allan D. Davidson
James M. Harrington
Harold B. Higgins
Philip Stratos
Walter S. Dronzek
Albert E. Walker (Resigned 12/18/72)
Forrest E. Dupee
Richard F. Scott
James Emanouil
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1974
John Bomal
James Robinson
William J. Gilet
Paul Westwood
Peter F. McEnaney
Weighers of Merchandise
(Terms expire 1973)
George Noval
Leo Gendron
Frederick Simpson
Ted Magiera
George Fournier
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1975
Term expires 1975
Alfred Ducharme
Francis J. Sakalinski
George Ingalls
Edward Whitworth
Ovila Sirois
Conservation Commission
John J. Balco
Florence H. Gullion
Donald A. House
Robert E. Howe
John E. McCormack
Jane S. McKersie
Lorraine A. Shea
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Charles L. Mitsakos
William R. Murphy
Home Rule Advisory Committee
(Terms expire 1973)
Michael J. Devine
John J. Griffin
Gerald Silver
Robert L. Stallard
Greater Lowell Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Program
Rev. James R. Low (Resigned 6/1/72)
Anne E. Stratos
Drug Abuse Study Committee
Michael Barry
Rev. Paul W. Berube
Stephen R. Brovender, M.D.
Donald J. Butler
Paul J. Royte
Gregory Center
Eugene J. Doody
B. Jay Finnegan
Robert A. Finnie,
Anne E. Stratos
Jr.
James M. Geary, Jr.
Norman R. Moray, Jr.
Thomas Morris
Lisa Newhouse
Recreation Commission
(Terms expire 1973)
Harry J. Ayotte
William A. Dempster, Jr.
James F. Gannon
Donald J. Cleary (Resigned 5/8/72)
Director: Edward J. Quinn
Paul W. Murphy
Haworth C. Neild
Ralph B. Nolet, Jr.
Alfred M. Woods
Committee to Up-Date Town History
Frederick Burne Rev. Roland E. Morin
Julia W. Fogg Florence M. Kelley
Charles W. Watt, Sr.
Charles S. Koulas
Gerald J. Lannan
Paul MacMillian
Ration Board
(Terms expire 1973)
Civil Defense
Selectman
Welfare Department
Community Action Advisory Committee
Ruth E. Beliveau
Rev. Harry A. Foster
Paul C. Hart
Henry J. Tucker, Jr.
(Terms expire 1973)
H. Francis Wiggin
Theresa McCaul
Evelyn McMahon
Thelma C. Stallard
Gerard A. Vayo
Historical Commission
John C. Alden
William H. Drury
Vincent J.R. Kehoe
George A. Parkhurst
Robert E. Picken
Eliot W. Remick
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Robert C. Spaulding
Robert J. Wolfgang
Term expires 1975
Term expires 1975
Louise Bishop
William H. Clarke
Lillian E. Gould
Council on Aging
Otis W. Gould
George Marchand, Jr.
Mary K. McAuliffe
Mary V. Gagnon
Library Needs Committee
Thomas C. Thorstensen Thomas A. St. Germain
Dr. Howard K. Moore Grace W. Pettee
Elizabeth A. McCarthy
Committee to Study Memorials for Korean and Vietnam Veterans
Arthur L. Bennett Joan E. Jones
Harold F. Campbell Edith M. Marr
Thelma J. Calawa Joan M. Plummer
Donald T. Davis Herman L. Purcell, Jr.
Josephine M. Fisher Carole B. Reid
Manuel G. Garcia Beverly A. Taylor
Carolyn B. Temmallo
Carole A. DeCarolis (Alternate Member)
Raymond C. Dozois (Alternate Member)
Crystal Lake Restoration Committee
Peter Dulchinos
William W. Edge (Resigned 5/15/72)
Thomas E. Firth, Jr.
Robert R. Gagnon
Paul C. Hart
Edward L. Tyler, Jr.
Town Hall Site Committee
Arnaud Blackadar
Gerald J. Lannan
James S. Kasilowski
John J. Kenney
Robert C. McManimon
Haworth C. Neild
Edmund Polubinski
Mary E. St. Hilaire
Philip J. McCormack
Police Station Addition Committee
Robert E. Germann
Barnard L. George
Paula D. Blagg
Diane L. Boisvert
Nancy L. Bue
Joanne G. Felbinger
Janet E. Knight
David W. Lewis
Richard E. Codling
John H. Kelly, Jr.
Paul V. LaHaise
Peter McHugh, Jr.
Anti Litter Committee
Lois E. Manty
Eleanor B. Mulvey
Loraine A. Shea
Elizabeth A. Twombly
E. Clinton Vincent
Virginia M. Wilkins
Paula A. Hamer
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Robert E. Olson
George R. Dixon
Stratos G. Dukakis
William R. Murphy
Peter F. Curran
Edward H. Hilliard
Civil Defense
(Terms Expire 3/1973;
Charles S. Koulas
Walter Hedlund
George J. Brown
Data Processing Committee
Malcolm L. Stiefel
Mary E. St. Hilaire
Philip J. McCormack
David J. Rafferty (Resigned)
Environmental Advisory Council Steering Committee
Allan S. Douglas
Irma L. Douglas
Ina B. Greenblatt
Priscilla Hinckley
(Terms Expire 3/1973)
Ethel N. Kamien
James K. Rogers
Clara M. Refson
Richard B. Codling
Diane H. Lewis
Industrial Development Commission
(Terms Expire 3/1973)
James M. Harrington
Richard F. Scott
Herbert Pitta (Resigned 2/22/72)
John J. Walsh
Liquid Waste Disposal Problems
Richard B. Codling
Richard Madden
Mary C. Bradley
Reginald M. Larkin
Town Celebration Committee
(Terms expire 3/1973)
William F. Fitzpatrick
Richard O. Lahue, Sr.
Donald A. House
Youth Center Study Committee
Michael Barry
Carolyn R. Bennett
Rev. K. Bradfield Campbell
Donald J. Carignan
Joseph Dappal
Eugene J. Doody
Norman H. Douglas
Pennryn D. Fitts
Charles S. Galloway, Jr.
James A. Healy, Jr.
Mitchell A. Korbey, Jr.
Rev. Jerry D. Lee
Robert D. Hall
Joseph M. Gutwein
Peter Dulchinos
Merrill E. Anderson
Albert Robitaille
James K. Gifford
Raymond Day
John C. Alden
Gale A. Mueller
Robert O 'Regan
Anne E. Stratos
Spiro Vrouhas
Jo Anne Weinert
Vincent F. Gates
Preliminary Executive Committee to Plan a Celebration of the
Revolutionary Bicentennial in Chelmsford in 1975 and 1976
John C. Alden J. Perry Richardson
Walter R. Hedlund George A. Parkhurst
Vincent J.R. Kehoe
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Committee to Study the Present Dog Leash Law
William L. Ary Roanne Center
Elizabeth S. Bartlett Carl Seidel
Beatrice E. Beaubien Howard D. Woon
Joseph R. Burns Frank J. Wojtas
Site Committee for a Fire Station in East Chelmsford
Myles I. Beers Walter S. McNamara
Francis J. Bindas Timothy F. O'Connor
Thomas E. Firth, Jr. Dep. Chief Edward G. Quinn
John E. Hibbard Chief Frederick H. Reid
Daniel P. Leahy William E. Spence
Emergency Employment Act
Employment Project Director John R. Clark
Training Coordinator John C. Alden
Planner for Highway Department
Stephen K. Grunewald (Resigned 9/8/72)
Industrial Commission Representative
Francis J. Doherty (Resigned 9/15/72)
Map Draftsman for Highway Department
Thomas W. Fuller (Resigned 6/7/72)
Purchasing Agent Robert E. Olson
Administrative Assistant to Drug Abuse Committee Russell W. Kerr, Jr.
Youth Center Coordinator Harry A. Foster, Jr.
Representative to the Northern Area Commission
Gerald J. Lannan
David T. Kerry (Alternate)
1975 Celebration Committee in
Middlesex County
John C. Alden
Selectmen's Re-evaluation Study Committee
Jane S. McKersie Gerald R. Wallace
Robert P. Sullivan Charles A. House
Ivan La-Garde Eugene E. Gilet
J. Paul Bienvenu Edward H. Hilliard
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
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A PAGE OF DEDICATION
TO HONOR
ALFRED M. COBURN
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
for the
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
In Recognition
of the dedicated and faithful service to
THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD
and to
the various BOARDS OF SELECTMEN for a
period of TWENTY-FIVE YEARS commencing
June 1st, 1947
to
August 31st, 1972
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
Paul C. Hart Howard E. Humphrey
Thomas F. Markham, Jr. Eugene J. Doody
Gerald J. Lannan
Chairman
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
There were forty-eight (48) regular meetings and eight (8) special
meetings of the Board and the volume of business continues to increase
year after year due to the passage of additional state laws and Town
bydaws, which require the Board's attention, and due to the continued
growth of the Town.
Records are kept of the volume of business conducted each year, and
the 1972 records indicate that more than 2,600 persons visited the office,
more than 2,500 telephone calls were received and more than 3,500 letters
and messages were prepared to those concerned.
The work of the Board includes, as the Licensing Authorities, the
issuance of numerous types of licenses. A total of $20,522.00 in license
fees and $590.50 in advertising reimbursements were received. The total
license fees received exceeded the total amount disbursed during 1972 to
maintain the Selectmen's Department.
Highlights of the year's activities are included in the following
paragraphs:
The Board filed application to the State to participate in the "Topics"
program. Under Topics (Traffic Operation Program to Increase Capacity
and Safety) a preliminary study will be made by the State Department of
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Public Works Engineers for local traffic improvements at no charge to the
Town.
Various improvements have been made at the Center Town Hall. The
Selectmen's Department has been moved to the upstairs area and the
Town Clerk's office will be moved to a new street-floor location to better
serve the public.
The Town passed various new by-laws at the 1972 Annual Town
Meeting and among these, regulations were adopted to control yard and
garage sales in residential areas, and to commence a recycling program of
waste paper. Later, it is expected a Regional Recycling Program will be
implemented with the City of Lowell and the Raytheon Company. The
Town Meeting also approved a plan to financially assist the Mental Health
Association of Greater Lowell, Inc. Town Meeting action also was
approved to establish a Study Committee for future Town sewer projects.
A Charter Commission Study was authorized by the voters at the
1972 Annual Town Election and the report of their recommendations will
soon be available for all voters to consider.
New state legislation was passed relating to the restoration of Crystal
Lake and the engineering study is now underway.
The Emergency Employment Act Program has continued during 1972
but in some cases resignations have been received as these employees have
found employment in private industry. It is possible that the program may
be gradually phased out in 1973.
Annual Labor Negotiations continue for the Highway and Fire
Departments and commenced for the Police Department in 1972. A Labor
Relations Advisor was not appointed as the Selectmen assumed these
duties and the appropriation of $2,000.00 was not disbursed.
The usual volume of business continued and involved such subjects as
Dog Complaint Hearings, Pole and Conduit Location Hearings, Gasoline
and Oxygen Storage Location Hearings, and new Street Acceptance
Hearings.
At the Annual Town Election, the voters approved the referendum to
allow Beano games in our Town and in accordance with this approval, the
Selectmen have approved the qualifications of applicants for such
amusement in our Town. Final licenses are granted by a State agency.
The Selectmen also established and appointed members to a Capital
Planning and Budgeting Committee, an Anti-Litter Committee in conjunc-
tion with local organizations, and a 1975 Bicentennial Celebration
Committee.
The Engineering Department of the County of Middlesex has assisted
the Selectmen in survey work of Town boundaries, and the placing of
stone markers, to show the Town line between Westford and Chelmsford,
in the area of Pine Hill Road and between Lowell and Chelmsford, in the
area of Stedman Street.
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New Traffic Regulations were implemented for North Road between
Route 495 and Route 3, and now heavy trucking is not permitted to travel
over this road during nighttime hours.
Various requests have been received for new sidewalk installations,
and it is hoped that some of this work can be accomplished in 1973.
The Town has received substantial funds from the Federal Revenue
Sharing Plan, and the voters will have the opportunity to express their
wishes as to the future use of these funds at the 1973 Annual Town
Meeting. The Selectmen have approved the use of these funds as a means
of reducing the tax rate.
The Selectmen have been concerned over the possible loss of some
State Revenues now that the Revaluation of Town property has been
completed, and the Board placed this subject before the voters during
1972, to allow them one more opportunity to decide whether the program
should commence. The voters did, however, approve the Revaluation Plan
and it was instituted in 1972.
During July 1972, the Town had the misfortune to be within the path
of a Tornado which struck parts of Tyngsboro and then left a path of
destruction through North Chelmsford and through other sections of the
Town toward Carlisle. The clean-up work placed a severe strain on Town
employees and equipment. Town officials received much help and
assistance from State and Federal officials and agencies. Finally, through
the cooperation of Fedei-al officials, aid was given by units from Fort
Devens. The assistance given was substantial and we are greatly indebted to
the Army for this help. Later, the Town held an Army Appreciation Day
for all those persons who had done so much to aid our Townspeople.
Information was received during 1972 that the State Welfare
Department might close our local Welfare office. A consultation was held
with a State Director to determine if our local office could be retained. We
are pleased to learn that our Welfare Office at the Center Town Hall will
remain open.
The Selectmen have made various personnel changes within the
department during 1972, and Mrs. Evelyn M. Haines has been appointed
the new Administrative Assistant. Mrs. Haines has a staff to assist her
comprised of Mrs. Marion E. McCready, Mrs. Joan E. Jangraw and Miss
Gail Sterling.
We now express our sincere appreciation to the Townspeople who
have placed their trust in us over the past year, and to our staff of
appointed officials and the many employees of the Town who assist us, as
well as the other elected officials and their assistants who lend their
assistance from time to time, so that we can fulfill our service to make
Chelmsford a better place in which to live.
Respectfully submitted,
GERALD J. LANNAN, Chairman
PAUL C. HART
HOWARD E. HUMPHREY
EUGENE J. DOODY
THOMAS F. MARKHAM, JR.
Board of Selectmen
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A PAGE OF DEDICATION
TO HONOR
CHARLOTTE P. DE WOLF
TOWN CLERK
TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR
for the
TOWN OF CHELMSFORD
In Recognition
of her dedicated and faithful service
for a period of TWENTY-FIVE YEARS commencing
July 1st, 1947
to
March 6th, 1972
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
FOR THE YEAR 1972
Mary E. St. Hilaire, Town Clerk
LICENSES and VITAL RECORDS
Sporting
Licenses
Dog
Licenses
Kennel Marriage
Licenses Intentions
Recorded
Mortgages etc
1,499
2,442
10 289
933
Births
Marriages
Deaths
(I
ncomplete)
421
342
178
JURORS DRAWN - 1972
5
1-10-72
21
1-10-72
44
1-10-72
53
1-10-72
12
1-17-72
16
1-17-72
66
1-17-72
41
1-17-72
43
1-17-72
29
2-7-72
36
2-7-72
39
2-7-72
48
2-7-72
54
2-7-72
61
2-7-72
14
2-29-72
18
2-29-72
31
2-29-72
63
2-29-72
74
2-29-72
75
2-29-72
4
3-2-72
12
3-28-72
15
3-28-72
22
3-28-72
26
3-28-72
42
3-28-72
28
5-1-72
47
5-1-72
3
5-9-72
11
5-11-72
45
5-11-72
2
5-23-72
62
5-23-72
8
5-25-72
10
5-25-72
31
5-31-72
3
7-21-72
71
7-21-72
66
8-1-72
67
8-1-72
53
8-29-72
4
9-29-72
6
9-29-72
52
9-29-72
77
9-29-72
11
12-22-72
14
12-22-72
43
12-22-72
44
12-22-72
49
12-22-72
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Bacon, Barbara E., 112 Dunstable Road
Boegel, Francys M., 24 Algonquin Road
Burnham, John J., 279 Riverneck Road
Casey, James R., 20 Fletcher Street
Childs, Herbert A., 15 Judith Road
Cicco, Albert J., 6 Longview Drive
Cisler, Edward T., 32 Rainbow Avenue
Curran, John C, 7 Bradford Road
Demers, Joseph, 146 Main Street
Doole, John T., 33 Sunset Avenue
Ducharme, Joseph L., 182 Westford Street
Emerson, George F., 31 Ruthellen Road
Faires, Jennie N., 11 Berkeley Drive
Farmer, Daniel E., 3 Lauderdale Road
Fetzer, Helen S., 7 Drexel Drive
Fletcher, Edward W., 38 Billerica Road
Flynn, Thomas F., 140 Warren Avenue
Fraser, Harold A., 11 Woodlawn Avenue
Frediani, Olga, 37 Manning Road
Giroux, Dean D., 17 Empire Street
Gosselin, Sr., Alfred O., 184 Tyngsboro Road Receiver Packer Shipper
Occupation
Housewife
Housewife
Truck Driver
Truck Driver
Salesman for Greeting Cards
Graphic Arts Chief
Production Control Disp.
Unemployed
Construction Superintendent
Financial Analyst
Carpenter
Electronic Products
Housewife
Eng. Section Head
Secretary
Sheet Metal Worker
Cable Splicer, NETel.
Retired
Housewife
Sr. Customer Engineer
Def.
Gran, Deborah M., 96 Richardson Road
Greig, Louise M., 11 Hornbeam Hill Road
Herget, Richard M., 215 Mill Road
Hetu, Raymond L., 7 Sonora Drive
Jacobs, Andrew J., 32 Glen Avenue
Kelly, Eleanor M., 145 Concord Road
Kinzlmaier, George M., 9 Sandra Drive
Logan, Jr., Douglas, 15 Grace Street
Marchand, Mildred C, 14 John Street
Marchildon, Vincent P., 20 Old Stage Road
Mc Andrew, Richard T., 44 Boston Road
McCarthy, Mary E., 4 Fern Street
McClellan, Sharon-Lee, 138 Tyngsboro Road
McCormick, John J., 13 Anna Street
McCourt, Robert F., 8 Churchill Road
McDonough, John E., 210 Groton Road
Mcllvenna, Anthony P., 10 Garland Road
McNally, Mary B., 163 Dalton Road
McSheehy, Theresa D., 14 Edwards Avenue
Mersereau, Raymond T., 95 High Street
Michalides, George, 4 Seventh Avenue
Milan, Peter A., 8 Walnut Road
Millard, Donald S., 9 Kensington Drive
Miller, Charles W., 6 Dominic Drive
Ohla, William R., 27 Whippletree Road
Organ, Jayne M., 7 Delwood Road
Parks, Samuel I., 174 Tyngsboro Road
Clerk, Typist
Housewife
Sr. Electrical Engineer
Accountant
Custodian
Electrical Assembler
Electrical Engineer
Retired
Housewife
Truck Company Owner
Senior Engineer
Housewife
Secretary
Salesman
Testman
Automobile Mechanic
Mechanical Designer
Housewife
Housewife
Checker, Drafting
Owner, George's Garage
Draftsman
Engineer
Electrician
Engineering Manager
Acct's. Receivable Clerk
Certified Public Acct.
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49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
58.
59.
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61.
62.
63.
64.
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68.
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70.
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72.
73.
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76.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
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18.
19.
Poulin, Erie J., 4 Knob Hill Road
Plummer, Jr., Earl F., 26 McFarlin Road
Purdon, Jr., John H., 7 2 Smith Street
Reiss, Emmy, 11 Meadowbrook Road
Richard, Normand N., 270 Littleton Road
Rollins, William, 30 Jordan Road
Ryan, John J., 14 Dennison Road
Sargent, Brian J., 8 Marion Street
Sarkesian, George, 6 Bowl Road
Manager, Internal Audit
Tractor Trailer Driver
Carpet Installation
Asst. Stock Trader
Truck Driver
Unskilled Help
Technical Sales Representative
Engineering Associate
Design Draftsman
Scannell, Catherine C, 19 Dalton Road Student on College Level
Scherig, Charlotte M., 21 Arbutus Avenue Secretary
Scott, Jr., John S., 235 Chelmsford Street Gas Appliance Service Man
Seaton, John Curtis, 7 Delmore Drive Electronic Eng. Assistant
Sheehan, Andrew F., 225 Pine Hill Road Machinist
Smith, James P., 7 Susan Avenue Press Tender
Stapleton, Ronald J., 10 Rio Grande Drive Design Engineer
St. Pierre, Homer C, 258 Groton Road
Stratis, Nicholas A., 71 Randall Road
Swimm, Bradford L., 29 Amble Road
Thomas, Parker A., 38 Needham Street
Thorburn, Brewster A., 26 Carriage Drive
Tremblay, Leo John, 15 Singlefoot Road
Turcotte, James T., 8 Claude Road
Upton, Donald O., 16 Pleasant Street
Vincent, Clinton F., 11 Fairbanks Road
Wasgatt, Charles C, 39 Sleigh Road
Whitmeyer, Ernest N., 3 Purcell Drive
Withycombe, Edward J., 13 Brook Street
Machine Operator
Assoc. Electronics Engineer
Accountant
Food Handler
Svce. & Sales Manager, Parts
Mgr. Appl. Dept. Sales
Chemical Salesman
Truck Driver
Lithographer
Insurance Underwriter
T.V. Production Manager
Electronic Engineer
1972 JURY LIST
Name
Address
Avila, Frederick, 8 Buckman Drive
Barber, David J., 1 Muriel Road
Bernacki, Henry, 31 Carlisle Street
Bouisvert, Raymond J., 2 Butthinge Road
Brigham, Donald H., 11 Bentley Lane
Brothers, William F., 17 Wilson Street
Burke, John P., 12 Sycamore Street
Butler, Marjorie, 11 Douglas Road
Cady, Alan E., 5 Cortland Drive
Cahandro, Pamela R., 16 Winslow Road
Coconis, James, 21 Donna Road
Cole, Margaret W., 122 Westford Street
Cook, Edith T., 95 Westford Street
Crocker, Anne B., 9 Mansur Street
Dabilis, George, 104 Locke Road
DeAngelis, Lawrence F., 7 George Street
Dean, Joyce B., 12 Hall Road
DiBenedetto, Evelyn M., 14 Scott Drive
Dinneen, William F., 14 Sylvan Avenue
Occupation
Packer
Superintendent of Golf Course
Welder
V.P. of Union Bank
Design Checker
Account Manager
Computer Programmer
Retired
V.P. Operations & Treasurer
Assist. Director
Budget Analyst
Housewife
Hybrid Specialist
Secretary
Owner of R.L. Cote Ptg. Corp.
Salesman
Work in Bank
Housewife
School Teacher (Sub)
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
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22.
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25.
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27.
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58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
70.
Donaldson, Barry R., 43 Warren Avenue
Dubreuil, Marie L., 108 Warren Avenue
Elden, Claude F., 78 Gorham Street
Ferreira, John J., 72 Riverneck Road
Fiske, Frank H., 31 Boston Road
Freker, II, Albert E., 20 Harold Street
Gagnon, Kevin J., 17 Arbor Road
Garnick, Paul H., 6 Lauderdale Road
Goyette, Robert J., 9 East Sheppard Lane
Hamlin, Roger H., 191 Robin Hill Road
Harvey, David G., 30 Concord Road
Jewell, Jr., Ralph L., 142 Westford Street
Johnson, Ernest S.J., 162 Proctor Road
Joyner, Diane, 55 Riverneck Road
Kelly, Jr., Louis M., 23 Berkeley Drive
King, Wayne A., 16 South Row Street
Knight, Curtis C, 15 Stonehill Road
Lane, Jr., David P., 145 Warren Avenue
Leary, Harriet C, 51 Manning Road
Lessard, Ruth E., 38 Smith Street
Lewis, William J., 12 Longview Drive
Lombardi, Doris I., 12 Lancaster Avenue
Lundgren, Phyllis A., 206 Princeton Blvd.
Mackey, Robert P., 118 Princeton Blvd.
Marchand, Mary L., 91 Stedman Street
Masaoy, Selma E., 8 Erlin Road
Matthews, Thomas G., 47 Swain Road
Technician
Housewife
Bookkeeper
Ash & Waste
Tax Supervisor
Shop Owner
Plumber
Manager
Engineer
Shipper
Engineer
Manager
Supervisor
Clerk-typist
Baker
Hardware & Lumber
Technician
Comptroller
Retired
Stitcher
Director
Retired
Secretary
Representative
Bookkeeper
Secretary
Rehab. Specialist Vet. Adm.
McDermott, Marjorie A., 10 Abbott Lane
McKee, Arthur W., 1 University Lane
Menno, Louis R., 1 Chestnut Hill Road
Morin, Clarence, 7 Priscilla Avenue
Murphy, Edward J., 34 Garrison Road
Murray, George M., 46 Locke Road
O'Brien, Edward E., 25 Priscilla Avenue
O'Connor, Thomas J., 6 Gelding Road
Parker, Lester R., 29 Rainbow Avenue
Pattison, David H., 15 Oak Knoll Avenue
Peterson, George J., 11 Bridge Street
Phelps, Madeline C, 15 Hornbeam Hill Road
Popolizio, Michael J., 226 Riverneck Road
Prescott, Robert D., 43 Highland Avenue
Reedy, Carl F., 356 North Road
Reilly, Paul H., 6 John Street
Saliga, Thomas E., 20 Judith Road
Schuetz, Ralph E., 244 Graniteville Road
Shanahan, Shirley E., 6 Cove Street
Shea, Robert V., 213 Concord Road
Silver, Gerald, 95 Acton Road
Sims, Dorothy E., 13 Balsam Drive
Teacher
Account Manager
Production Manager
Garageman
Custodian
Mechanic
Retired
Engineer
Assembler
Welder
Ambulance Driver
Clerk of Store
Paper Cutter
Grocery Manager
Unemployed
Salesman of Cars, etc.
Owner of Cleaning Co.
Manager TV station
Housewife
Civil Engineer
Admin, for Social Security Adm.
Estimator
Slayton, Barbara J., 50 Pine Hill Road
Soderman, Donald A., 10 Cliff Road
Coordinator (Budget)
Engineer
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71. St. Germain, Joan C, 17 Wilson Street
72. Stanley, Carl T., 27 Wright Street
73. Stumpf, Kenneth D., 56 Old Stage Road
74. Sullivan, Karen E., 26 Westland Avenue
75. Swiderski, William J., 39 Abbott Lane
76. Taylor, Robert, 10 Courtland Drive
77. Vennard, Thomas H., 48 Washington Street
78. Weed, John H., 22 Kinsington Drive
79. Wiggin, Donald F., 175 Mill Road
80. Wojcik, Mitchell A., 6 Cliff Road
81. Woods, Jr., William J., 110 Wightman Street
82. Zuis, John, 30 Ripley Street
No.
Secretary
Lab Technician
Optical Engineer
Teacher
Logistics Support Leader
Foreman
Bookbinder
Nurse ryman
Research Technician
Procurement Specialist
Assembly Inspector
Maintenance Man
Name
SUBSIDIARY JURY LIST
Address
Occupation
1. Baxendale, Pauline E., 215 Graniteville Road Clerk
2. Brown, Herbert P., 218 Mill Road Truck Shiver & Rigger
3. Chernis, Robert J., 181 Concord Road Manager of Data Processing
4. Davis, Charles Wilbur, 222 Princeton Street Custodian
5. Denike, James Harold, =56 Chelmsford Trailer Park Project Engineer
6. Feeley, John E., 25 Rack Road
7. Flanagan, Richard J., 10 Miland Avenue
8. Harmon, Robert B., 113 Park Road
9. Kiefer, Walter E., 14 Fenwick Drive
10. Lambert, Frank J., 318 Billerica Road
11. Lawrence, Alfred T., 4 Berkshire Road
12. Leonard, Bertha S., 20 Algonquin Road
13. Mahoney, Gertrude A., 4 Dennison Road
14. Mitchell, John J., 17 Bentley Lane
Mechanical Engineer
Accountant
Manager of Bowling Lane
Electrical Engineer
Construction Supt.
Technical Writer
Housewife
Housewife
Manager
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: This is the list of events that have
been put on record in the TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE. They appear in the
order in which they happened.
March 6, 1972 TOWN ELECTION
March 13, 1972 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 21, 1972 Adjourned ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 27, 1972 Adjourned ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 27, 1972 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
March 27, 1972 .RECESSED ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
April 3, 1972 Adjourned ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
April 10, 1972 Adjourned ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
April 18, 1972 Adjourned ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
April 18, 1972 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
April 18, 1972 . .RECESSED ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
April 25, 1972 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
June 19, 1972 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
August 7, 1972 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
September 19, 1972 STATE PRIMARY
November 7, 1972 STATE ELECTION
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 23
WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 6, 1972 and March 13, 1972
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To the Constable, or any other suitable person of the Town of
Chelmsford :
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby
requested to notify and warn the legal voters of said Chelmsford to meet
in their several polling places, viz:
Precinct 1. McFarlin School — All Purpose Room
Precinct 2. Auditorium — North School
Precinct 3. Band Room — Junior High School
Precinct 4. East Chelmsford School
Precinct 5. Byam School Cafetorium
Precinct 6. Cafeteria — Westlands School
Precinct 7. Auditorium — North School
Precinct 8. Small Gymnasium — High School
Precinct 9. Cafeteria — So. Row School
Precinct 10. Cafeteria — So. Row School
Precinct 11. Cafeteria — Westlands School
Precinct 12. Fire House — Old Westford Road
On Monday, the Sixth day of March, 1972, being the first Monday in
said month, at 10:00 a.m., for the following purposes:
To bring in their votes for the following officers:
One Moderator for three years.
One Selectman for three years.
One Town Clerk for three years.
One Treasurer and Tax Collector for three years.
One Assessor for three years.
Two Members of the School Committee for three years.
One Member of Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee for
three years.
One Member of Board of Health for three years.
One Tree Warden for three years.
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
One Cemetery Commissioner for three years.
One Park Commissioner for three years.
One Sinking Fund Commissioner for three years.
Two Trustees for the Public Library for three years.
Two Members of the Planning Board for five years.
One Member of the Planning Board for two years.
One Sewer Commissioner for three years.
One Housing Authority Member for five years.
Nine Charter Commission Members.
And to vote upon the following questions:
Question No. 1. Your opinion on an advisory basis only is solicited
regarding fluoridation.
Should the Town water supply be fluoridated?
Yes □
No □
Question No. 2. Shall licenses be granted in this town for the operation,
holding or conducting a game commonly called beano?
Yes
No
□
□
Question No. 3. Shall a commission be elected to frame a charter for the
Town of Chelmsford?
Yes
No
□
□
The polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and to meet in
the Chelmsford High School Gymnasium on the following Monday, the
Thirteenth day of March, 1972, at 7:30 o'clock in the evening, then and
there to act upon the following articles, viz:
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 31
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 13, 1972
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr. called the meeting to order at
7:45 P.M., recognizing the presence of a quorum. The following tellers
were appointed:
Arnaud Blackadar Edward Marshall
Eugene Crane James Harrington
Roland Boucher Robert Sullivan
Selectman Gerald Lannan waived the reading of the sheriff's return of
the warrant.
Mr. Lannan read the following tribute to retiring Town Clerk,
Treasurer-Collector Charlotte P. DeWolf :
"Ladies and Gentlemen:
I take this opportunity to call to your attention an event that I believe
should be recognized by the townspeople, that event being that this will
probably be the last time that our Town Clerk, Mrs. Charlotte P. DeWolf
will be officiating at a town meeting in that capacity.
Mrs. DeWolf has been an employee of the Town since 1947. She was
elected to the office of Town Clerk in 1956 and has served as Town Clerk
continuously since that time. I therefore ask this town meeting to accept
the following resolution:
'Be It Resolved that the Town of Chelmsford desiring to do honor to
its Town Clerk, Mrs. Charlotte P. DeWolf, recognizing her long service to
the Town and her loyalty to her position does vote that this resolution
wishing her well and good health to enjoy her retirement be entered as a
part of the proceedings of this town meeting.' "
ARTICLE 1. To hear reports of Town Officers and Committees; or
act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 1. Mr. Harry Ayotte was elected to the Varney
Playground commission for three years.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to further amend Section
24, subtitled, "Job Titles and Standard Rates for Wages and Salaries of the
Personnel Wage and Salary By-Law", to conform to rates of pay
negotiated by the Town with certain labor organizations, pursuant to
General Laws, Chapter 149, Section 178G through 178N, or act in relation
thereto :
Recommended, 1972
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL:
1.
Veteran's Agent
$ 3,019.00 p.a.
2.
Clerk, Senior
5,980.00 p.a.
3.
Clerk
5,062.00 p.a.
4.
Town Accountant
9,835.00 p.a.
5.
Town Clerk
4,325.00 p.a.
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6. Treasurer & Tax Collector
7. Town Counsel
8. Selectmen's Administrative Assistant
9. Personnel Board's Recording Clei-k
10. Board of Registrar's Clerk
11. Clerk
12. Planning Board Clerk
13. Board of Registrar's (3 members)
B. CONSERVATION AND CEMETERY:
1. Cemetery Superintendent
2. Cemetery Foreman
3. Moth Superintendent
4. Laborer, Park & Cemetery
5. Unskilled Laborer
6. Park Superintendent
7. Skilled Forest Workman
8. Cemetery Equipment Operator
C. CUSTODIAL:
1. Custodian (Center Hall)
2. Custodian (Library)
3. Custodian (Police Department)
4. Custodian (Fire Department)
D. LIBRARY:
1. Librarian (in charge of Libraries) 10,000
2. Branch Librarian
3. Senior Assistant Librarian
4. Junior Assistant Librarian
5. Clerk
6. Page
E. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT:*
1. Highway Superintendent
2. Highway Foreman
*The remaining classifications in this department are subject to
collective bargaining.
6,870.00
p. a.
500.00
p.a.
8,545.00
p. a.
2.56
hr.
250.00
p.a.
2.56
hr.
2.56
hr.
275.00
p.a. ea.
9,794.00
p.a.
3.75
hr.
450.00
p.a.
3.07
hr.
1.90
hr.
8,972.00
p.a.
2.51
hr.
3.62
hr.
2.83
hr.
2.83
hr.
2.83
hr.
160.00
p.a.
- 11,500
p.a.
3.29
hr.
2.84
hr.
2.44
hr.
2.56
hr.
1.90
hr.
14,242.00
p.a.
4.47
hr.
F. TOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT:*
1. Chief
2. Deputy Chief
14,242.00 p.a.
12,540.00 p.a.
*The remaining classifications in this department are subject to
collective bargaining.
G. TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT:*
1. Chief 14,242.00 p.a.
2. Captain 12,540.00 p.a.
3. Matron 3.35 hr.
4. Special Police 3.80 hr.
5. School Traffic Supervisor 3.08 hr.
*The remaining classifications in this department are subject to
collective bargaining.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
33
H.
RECREATION:
1.
Director
2,370.00 p. a.
( Transportation )
250.00 p.a.
Minimum
Maximum
2.
Swimming Director
80.00 wk.
100.00 wk.
3.
Swimming Instructor
56.00 wk.
80.00 wk.
4.
Playground Director
80.00 wk.
100.00 wk.
5.
Playground Supervisor
45.00 wk.
66.00 wk.
6.
Playground Instructor
56.00 wk.
80.00 wk.
7.
Sports Instructor
3.00 hr.
5.00 hr.
I.
MISCELLANEOUS:
1.
Animal Inspector
750.00 p.a.
2.
Building Inspector
2,000.00 p.a.
3.
Gas Inspector
4.00 visit
4.
Electric Inspector
4.00 visit
5.
Sealer of Weights and Measures
1,000.00 p.a.
6.
Dog Officer
99.53 wk.
7.
Clock Winder
100.00 p.a.
UNDER ARTICLE 2. Mr. Peter McHugh, Chairman of the Personnel
Board moved that the following wage and salary schedule be adopted for
the year 1972.
A. ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL:
1. Veteran's Agent
2. Clerk, Senior
3. Clerk
4. Town Accountant
5. Town Clerk
6. Treasurer & Tax Collector
7. Town Counsel
8. Selectmen's Administrative Assistant
9. Personnel Board's Recording Clerk
10. Board of Registrar's Clerk
11. Clerk
-12. Planning Board Clerk
13. Board of Registrars (3 members)
B. CONSERVATION AND CEMETERY:
1. Cemetery Superintendent
2. Cemetery Foreman
3. Moth Superintendent
4. Laborer, Park & Cemetery
5. Unskilled Laborer
6. Park Superintendent
7. Skilled Forest Workman
8. Cemetery Equipment Operator
C. CUSTODIAL:
1. Custodian (Center Hall)
2. Custodian (Library)
3,019.00
p.a.
6,180.00
p.a.
5,062.00
p.a.
9,835.00
p.a.
4,325.00
p.a.
6,870.00
p.a.
500.00
p.a.
8,545.00
p.a.
2.56
hr.
250.00
p.a.
2.56
hr.
2.56
hr.
275.00
p.a. ea.
9,794.00
p.a.
3.75
hr.
450.00
p.a.
3.07
hr.
1.90
hr.
8,972.00
p.a.
2.51
hr.
3.62
hr.
2.83
hr.
2.83
hr.
34 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
3.
Custodian (Police Department)
2.83
hr.
4.
Custodian (Fire Department)
160.00
p. a.
D.
LIBRARY:
1.
Librarian (in Charge of Libraries)
8,333.00
p.a.
la
Librarian MLS
(Master Library Science)
10,000.00 - 11,500.00
p.a.
2.
Branch Librarian
3.29
hr.
3.
Senior Assistant Librarian
2.84
hr.
4.
Junior Assistant Librarian
2.44
hr.
5.
Clerk
2.56
hr.
6.
Page
1.90
hr.
E.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT:
1.
Highway Superintendent
14,242.00
p.a.
2.
Highway Foreman
4.47
hr.
3.
Assistant Foreman
3.91
hr.
4.
Grader Operator
4.34
hr.
5.
Engineering Equipment Operator
4.16
hr.
6.
Special Equip. Operator (Cat 1)
3.61
hr.
7.
Special Equip. Operator (Cat 2)
3.84
hr.
8.
Heavy Vehicle Operator
3.47
hr.
9.
Laborer (Ashes & Waste)
3.33
hr.
10.
Laborer (General)
3.08
hr.
11.
Laborer (Skilled)
3.33
hr.
12.
Painting Machine Operator (when
actually employed) 3.62
hr.
13.
Mechanic
3.91
hr.
14.
Mechanic (Heavy Equipment)
4.25
hr.
F.
TOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT:
1.
Chief
14,242.00
p.a.
2.
Deputy Chief
16,435.00
p.a.
3.
Officer
11,461.80
p.a.
4.
Fire Fighter Regular — Base Pay
8,662.35
p.a.
After 1 year
9,096.25
p.a.
After 2 years
9,527.92
p.a.
After 3 years
9,961.82
p.a.
G.
TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT:
1.
Chief
14,242.00
p.a.
2.
Captain
16,435.00
p.a.
3.
Officer
11,461.00
p.a.
4.
Patrolman — Base Pay
8,662.35
p.a.
After 1 year
9,096.25
p.a.
After 2 years
9,527.92
p.a.
After 3 years
9,961.82
p.a.
5.
Matron
3.35
hr.
6.
Special Police
3.80
hr.
■ 7.
School Traffic Supervisor
3.08
hr.
H.
RECREATION:
1.
Director
2,370.00
p.a.
(Transportation)
250.00
p.a.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
35
2. Swimming Director
3. Swimming Instructor
4. Playground Director
5. Playground Supervisor
6. Playground Instructor
7. Sports Instructor
MISCELLANEOUS:
1. Animal Inspector
2. Building Inspector
3. Gas Inspector
4. Electric Inspector
5. Sealer of Weights & Measures
6. Dog Officer
7. Clock Winder
Minimum
Maximum
80.00 wk.
100.00 wk.
56.00 wk.
80.00 wk.
80.00 wk.
100.00 wk.
45.00 wk.
66.00 wk.
56.00 wk.
80.00 wk.
3.00 hr.
5.00 hr.
800.00 p.a.
2,000.00 p.a.
4.00 visit
4.00 visit
1,000.00 p.a.
99.53 wk.
100.00 p.a.
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate such
sums of money as may be required to defray Town Charges for the current
year retroactive to January 1, 1972; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 3. Mr. Richard McDermott moved that the Town raise
and appropriate the following sums of money to defray Town charges for
the current year retroactive to January 1, 1972.
SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
1. Chairman
2. Board Members
3. Selectmen Adm. Asst.
4. Labor Relations Advisor
5. Clerk (Part time)
Expenses:
6. Expenses
7. Conference Expenses
8. Outlays
9. Out of State Expenses
10. Emergency Employment Act
Total Selectmen's Department
Per Annum
$ 1,500.00
4,000.00
8,545.00
2,000.00
2,700.00
$18,745.00
$ 3,460.00
1,500.00
450.00
250.00
2,500.00
$26,905.00
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
11. Accountant
12. Senior Clerk (2)
13. Additional Clerk Hire
$ 9,835.00
12,360.00
2,065.00
$24,260.00
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Expenses:
14. Expenses $ 950.00
15. Outlays 00.00
Total Accounting Department $25,210.00
TREASURER AND COLLECTOR DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
16. Treasurer and Collector $ 7,400.00
17. Senior Clerk (4) 24,720.00
18. Clerk 4,600.00
19. Vacation & Sickness 1,320.00
$38,040.00
Expenses:
20. Stationery and Postage $ 4,400.00
21. Printing, Advertising & Binding 2,500.00
22. Bonds 600.00
23. Expenses 3,300.00
24. Outlays 200.00
25. Foreclosing Tax Titles 00.00
26. Machine Hire 6,240.00
Total Treasurer and Collector Department $55,280.00
ASSESSOR'S DEPARTMENT
Salaries :
27. Assessor (Full Time) $10,340.00
28. Board Member 00.00
29. Board Members (Part Time) 6,225.00
30. Senior Clerk (3) 18,540.00
31. Clerk (Part Time) 2,500.00
$37,605.00
Expenses:
32. Office Expenses, Printing & Advertising $ 1,900.00
33. Transportation 1,000.00
34. Conference Expenses 300.00
35. Cutting of Maps and New Plans 400.00
36. Land Court Fees, Registry Deeds, Plans 900.00
37. Outlay 500.00
38. Data Processing (Tax Billing) 3,000.00
Total Assessor's Department $45,605.00
TOWN CLERK DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
39. Town Clerk $ 4,325.00
40. Senior Clerk 6,180.00
41. Clerk (Part Time) 00.00
$10,505.00
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Expenses:
42. Expenses $ 3,200.00
43. Board of Appeals — Variance Rec. Fees 50.00
44. Printing By-Law Books 500.00
Total Town Clerk Department $14,255.00
REGISTRARS' DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
45. Registrars (3) $ 825.00
46. Ass't Registrars: Wages & Mileage 2,000.00
47. Clerk 250.00
$ 3,075.00
Expenses:
48. Printing: Men-Women Directory $ 1,000.00
49. Printing: Voters' Lists 00.00
50. Other Expenses 1,000.00
51. Data Processing 2,800.00
Total Registrars' Department $ 7,875.00
PUBLIC BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
52. Salaries of Janitors $ 5,890.00
53. Vacation and Sickness 435.00
$ 6,325.00
Expenses :
54. Fuel, Light & Water $ 5,000.00
55. Repairs, Equipment & Expenses 5,360.00
56. Outlays 2,000.00
Total Public Buildings Department $ 18,685.00
LAW DEPARTMENT
Salaries :
57. Town Counsel $ 500.00
Expenses:
58. Prosecution & Defense of Lawsuits $ 8,000.00
59 Settlement of Claims & Suits 2,000.00
60. Legal Services 5,000.00
61. Misc. Exp. Association Dues 200.00
Total Law Department $ 15,700.00
PLANNING BOARD
62. Planning Board -Clerk Hire $ 1,500.00
63. Planning Board — Expenses 1,000.00
64. Outlay 00.00
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
65. Planning Board — Consultant 1,000.00
66. Planning Board — Greater Lowell Planning Fee 8,262.00
Total Planning Board $ 11,762.00
MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENT
67. Moderator's Salary $ 150.00
68. Constable's Salary 110.00
69. Elections (Wages & Expenses) 16,950.00
70. Board of Appeals — Clerk Hire 500.00
7 1 . Board of Appeals — Expenses 1,100.00
72. Personnel Board 300.00
73. Finance Committee 170.00
74. Town Forest Committee 650.00
75. Conservation Commission 6,250.00
76. Historical Commission 300.00
77. Home Rule Advisory Committee 100.00
78. Town Celebration Committee 1,500.00
79. Library Needs Committee 00.00
80. Council on Aging 1,136.00
81. Elementary School Needs Committee 00.00
82. School Building Comm. (Clerk) 1,500.00
83. School Bldg. Comm. (Out-of-State Travel) 00.00
84. School Building Committee Expenses 500.00
Total Miscellaneous Department $ 31,216.00
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
85.
Chief
86.
Captain
87.
Sergeants (6)
88.
Patrolmen (34)
89.
Special Account
90.
Clerk Senior
91.
Clerk (Part Time)
92.
Custodian
Expenses:
93. Auto Maintenance & Repairs
94. Gasoline
95. Building Service & Supplies
96. Communication Service
97. Uniforms
98. Chief's Out of State Expense
99. Other Expense
100. Outlays
101. Equipment and Supplies for Men
102. Education, Out of State
$ 14,242.00
16,435.00
68,791.00
314,735.00
115,490.00
6,180.00
2,665.00
2,943.00
$541,481.00
$ 9,100.00
11,000.00
4,675.00
6,200.00
5,850.00
150.00
4,000.00
585.00
2,500.00
1,100.00
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 39
103. Special Out of State 500.00
104. Regional Tactical Unit School 1,500.00
Total Police Department $588,641.00
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
105. Chief $ 14,242.00
106. Deputy Chief 16,435.00
107. Officers 53,782.00
108. Regular Firemen (42) 408,432.00
109. Substitutes 59,049.00
110. Call Firefighters 00.00
111. Labor at Fires and Emergencies 13,750.00
112. Janitors 00.00
113. Clerk, Senior 6,180.00
$571,870.00
Expenses:
114. Maintenance of Fire Alarm System $ 2,000.00
115. Fuel, Light, Water and Telephone 8,000.00
116. Automobile & Radio Repairs and Serv. 5,075.00
117. Building Repairs & Maintenance 2,750.00
118. Equipment, Supplies for Men, Stations 4,100.00
119. Office Expenses 350.00
120. Outlays 1,125.00
121. Clothing Allowance 2,400.00
122. Out of State 400.00
123. Stabilization Fund (Equipment) 10,000.00
Total Fire Department $608,070.00
HYDRANT SERVICE DEPARTMENT
124. Center District $ 32,320.00
125. North District 8,080.00
126. East District 4,300.00
127. South District 3,680.00
Total Hydrant Service Department $ 48,380.00
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES
128. Salary $ 1,000.00
129. Expenses 50.00
Total Sealer of Weights & Measures $ 1,050.00
TREE WARDEN'S DEPARTMENT
Salaries :
130. Tree Warden $ 800.00
131. Fees 4,000.00
$ 4,800.00
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Expenses:
132. Other Expenses $ 6,000.00
133. Outlay 300.00
Total Tree Warden's Department $ 11,100.00
MOTH DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
134. Superintendent $ 450.00
Expenses:
135. Expenses $ 2,000.00
Total Moth Department $ 2,450.00
DUTCH ELM CONTROL DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
136. Superintendent $ 800.00
Expenses:
137. Expenses $ 4,000.00
Total Dutch Elm Control Department $ 4,800.00
DOG OFFICER DEPARTMENT
Salary :
138. Dog Officer $ 5,195.00
Total Dog Officer Department $ 5,195.00
The salary for dog officer was first defeated. Mr. Gerald Lannan
moved for reconsideration. Reconsideration passed upon hand vote. The
salary of $5,195.00 was voted. Upon a show of hands the Moderator
declared motion carried.
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S DEPARTMENT
139. Inspector's Salary $ 2,000.00
140. Inspector's Fees 4,000.00
141. Inspector's Expenses 400.00
Total Building Inspector's Department $ 6,400.00
WIRING INSPECTOR'S DEPARTMENT
142. Inspector's Fees $ 4,000.00
143. Expenses 100.00
Total Wiring Inspector's Department $ 4,100.00
GAS PIPING & FIXTURES INSPECTOR
144. Fees $ 2,000.00
145. Expenses 75.00
Total Gas Piping & Fixtures Inspector $ 2,075.00
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ANIMAL INSPECTOR'S DEPARTMENT
146. Inspector's Salary $ 800.00
147. Expense 50.00
Total Animal Inspector's Department $ 850.00
CIVILIAN DEFENSE DEPARTMENT
148. Expenses $ 700.00
149. Outlays 2,550.00
Total Civilian Defense Department $ 3,250.00
HEALTH & SANITATION DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
151. Chairman $ 300.00
152. Board Members 528.00
153. Director of Public Health 13,500.00
154. Senior Clerk 6,180.00
155. Senior School Nurse 00.00
156. Junior School Nurses 00.00
157. Slaughtering Inspector 00.00
158. Plumbing Inspector — Fees & Trans. 4,000.00
159. Physicians 1,000.00
160. Vacation and Sickness 1,000.00
161. Vision, Hearing Testing Program 00.00
$ 26,508.00
Expenses:
162. Quarantine and Contagious Diseases $ 100.00
163. Testing Immunization 500.00
164. Care of Premature Children 100.00
165. Collection of Garbage 00.00
166. Mosquito Control Study 300.00
167. Transportation, Directors 900.00
168. Laboratory Supplies 300.00
169. Other Expenses 1,300.00
170. Professional Services 3,000.00
171. Out of State Expense 250.00
$ 33,258.00
LAND FILL
Salaries $ 26,000.00
Equipment Operation & Maintenance 8,000.00
Building Maintenance — Power 1,200.00
Roadway & Site Maintenance 2,000.00
Exterminator 700.00
Miscellaneous 850.00
$ 38,750.00
Total Health & Sanitation Department $ 7 2,008.00
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HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
172. Superintendent
173. Secretary
174. Engineer's Fees
175. Clerk Hire
Expenses:
176. Gas & Oil for Equipment
177. Fuel, Light & Water
178. Telephone & Office Supplies
179. Street Signs
180. Miscellaneous Expenses
181. Waste Collection
182. Annual Waste Clean Up Days
183. Maint. & Repair to Garage
184. Outlays
Highways, Bridges & Drainage:
185. Highway Materials
186. Misc. Equipment & Small Tools
187. Stabilization Fund Equipment
188. Machinery Hire — Other
189. Labor — Men
190. Vacation and Sickness
191. Labor — Overtime
192. Radio Outlay and Equipment
193. Radio Repair and Service
Road Machinery Account:
194. Repairs
195. Snow and Ice Removal
196. Highways, Bridges & Drainage Const.
197. Chapter 90, Maintenance
198. Sidewalks
Total Highway Department
$ 14,242.00
6,180.00
4,500.00
500.00
$ 25,422.00
$ 10,000.00
4,000.00
1,700.00
2,000.00
1,500.00
201,000.00
5,600.00
750.00
00.00
$ 40,000.00
1,400.00
10,000.00
1,000.00
173,500.00
25,000.00
5,000.00
1,700.00
540.00
$ 17,000.00
180,000.00
20,000.00
6,000.00
7,000.00
$740,112.00
STREET LIGHTING
199. Street Lighting
$ 43,827.00
VETERANS' BENEFITS DEPARTMENT
200. Salary of Veteran's Agent $ 3,019.00
201. Expenses 225.00
202. Outlay 200.00
203. Cash and Material Grants 70,000.00
Total Veterans' Benefits Department $ 73,444.00
SEWER COMMISSION DEPARTMENT
204. Professional Fee
205. Expenses
$ 21,000.00
1,000.00
Total Sewer Commission Department
$ 22,000.00
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After considerable debate Mr. Richard McDermott moved that the
budget under 204 & 205 be postponed until Articles 37, 38, 39, 40, 41,
42, 43, 43A have been disposed of.
It was so voted.
Mr. James Geary moved that the sum of $8,306,023 be raised and
appropriated for the operation of the Chelmsford Public Schools including
vocational education, said sum to be reduced by the use of available and
anticipated federal funds of $204,000 to the sum of $8,101,023.
(Covering Items 206—234)
YES 208
NO 139
It was so voted.
Mr. James Geary asked for motion for reconsideration at present time.
Motion for reconsideration defeated.
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
235. Librarians $ 10,450.00
236. Branch Librarian 6,844.00
237. Asst. Librarians & Library Clerks 54,860.00
238. Library Aides 2,375.00
239. Custodian & Security 6,980.00
240. Vacation and Sickness 2,000.00
$ 83,509.00
Expenses:
241. Repair & Maintenance of Bldgs. $ 1,000.00
242. Fuel, Light and Water 5,500.00
243. Books and Periodicals 25,000.00
244. Other Expenses 5,500.00
245. Outlays 1,850.00
$122,359.00
Less State Aid 11,724.00
Total Library Department $110,635.00
PARK DEPARTMENT
246. Labor $ 9,500.00
247. Expenses 2,875.00
248. Outlays 750.00
249. Recreation Field Maintenance Labor 500.00
250. Recreation Field Maintenance Expense 350.00
Total Park Department $ 13,975.00
VARNEY PLAYGROUND
251. Labor $ 3,000.00
252. Expenses 1,765.00
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253.
Outlays
3,500.00
Total Varney Playground
$
8,265.00
EDW
ARDS MEMORIAL BEACH
254.
Labor
$
00.00
255.
Expenses
500.00
256.
Outlays
Total Edwards Memorial Beach
00.00
$
500.00
UNCLASSIFIED DEPARTMENTS
257. Town & Finance Committee Reports $ 6,058.00
258. Workmen's Compensation Claims 50.00
259. Expenses for Memorial Day 1,500.00
260. Expenses for Town Clock 500.00
261. Development & Industrial Commission 1,000.00
262. Ambulance Service 6,000.00
263. Veteran Pension Claims 4,073.00
Total Unclassified Departments $ 19,181.00
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
264. Prop., Liab. & All Types of Insurance $104,000.00
265. Chapter 32B Insurance — Employees 154,000.00
266. Police Professional Liability 00.00
Total Insurance Department $258,000.00
DEBT & INTEREST
Maturing Debt:
267. North School Loan $ 20,000.00
268. High School Loan No. 1 50,000.00
269. High School Loan No. 2 85,000.00
270. Highway Garage Loan 5,000.00
271. Boston Road Elementary School Loan 45,000.00
272. Addition to High School 40,000.00
273. Junior High School Loan 110,000.00
274. Pine Ridge Equipment 00.00
275. Westland School Loan and
276. Harrington School Loan (Richardson Rd.) 160,000.00
277. Byam School Loan (Maple Rd.) 105,000.00
$ 620,000.00
Interest:
278. North School Loan $ 170.00
279. Center School Loan 00.00
280. High School Loan No. 1 9,625.00
281. High School Loan No. 2 17,680.00
282. Highway Garage Loan 595.00
283. Anticipation of Revenue and
Reimbursement Loans 90,000.00
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284. Boston Road Elementary School Loan 14,963.00
285. Addition to High School 1,080.00
286. Junior High School 43,875.00
287. Pine Ridge Equipment 00.00
288. Westland School and
289. Harrington School (Richardson Road) 109,220.00
290. Byam School (Maple Road) 111,900.00
Total Debt and Interest $1,019,108.00
CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
291. Commissioners (3) $ 300.00
292. Superintendent 9,794.00
293. General Labor 18,500.00
294. Special Labor for Lot Owners 700.00
$ 29,294.00
Expenses:
295. Interments $ 3,800.00
296. Repairs to Equipment 2,000.00
297. Transportation — Superintendent 300.00
298. Expenses 6,200.00
299. Outlays 1,750.00
300. Town Clerk — Salary 250.00
301. Town Clerk — Expenses 50.00
302. Beautification — Perpetual Care Area 00.00
303. Out of State Expenses 100.00
304. Restore Forefather's and
Hart Pond Cemetery 1,000.00
Total Cemetery Department $ 44,744.00
RECREATION COMMISSION
305. Salaries, Directors & Asst. Youth $ 9,153.00
306. Expenses, Youth 47,119.00
307. Out of State Expenses 150.00
308. Outlay 00.00
Total Recreation Commission $ 56,422.00
NASHOBA VALLEY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Total Budget Assessment to Chelmsford $324,838.00
Mr. Gerald Lannan moved that the budget be accepted except Items
204 and 205 for Sewer Commission Department.
TOTAL BUDGET $12,424,936.00
It was so voted.
Mr. Gerald Lannan moved for adjournment at 10:35 P.M. until
Monday, March 21, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. in the High School Gymnasium.
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN MARY E. ST. HILAIRE
Moderator Town Clerk
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ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 21, 1972
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin called the adjourned annual Town
Meeting to order at 7:50 P.M., recognizing the presence of a quorum.
The following tellers were appointed:
Arnaud Blackadar James Harrington
Eugene Crane Edward Judge
Charles Fairburn Edward Marshall
Thomas Rivard
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen
to act as its agent in any suit or suits which may arise during the current
year; with authority to settle and adjust claims or demands for or against
the Town; and to employ counsel whenever in their judgment it is
necessary; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 4. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote to
authorize the Selectmen to act as its agent in any suit or suits which may
arise during the current year; with authority to settle and adjust claims or
demands for or against the Town; and to employ counsel whenever in their
judgment it is necessary.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer,
with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time
in anticipation of the revenue for the financial year beginning January 1,
1972 and January 1, 1973, in accordance with the provisions of the
General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, and to renew note or notes as may be
given for a period of less than one year, in accordance with the provisions
of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17, or act in relation thereto.
Town Treasurer
UNDER ARTICLE 5. Mr. Philip J. McCormack moved that the Town
vote to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to
borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue for the
financial year beginning January 1, 1972 and January 1, 1973, in
accordance with the provisions of the General Laws, Chapter 44, Section
4, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than
one year, in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44,
Section 17.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to request the Department
of Corporations and Taxation, Division of Accounts of the Common-
wealth of Massachusetts to make an audit of all accounts in all
departments in the Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, or act in relation
thereto.
Town Treasurer
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UNDER ARTICLE 6. Mr. Philip McCormack moved that the Town vote
to request the Department of Corporations and Taxation, Division of
Accounts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to make an audit of all
accounts in all departments in the Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
It was so voted unanimously.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a
certain sum of money with which to meet bills for previous years, or act in
relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 7. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote to
raise and appropriate the sum of $3,040.78 with which to meet bills for
previous years.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the
sum of $160,106.54, or some other sum of money to pay the Treasurer of
Middlesex County Retirement System, the said amount being the Town's
share of the pension, expense, and military service funds; or act in relation
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 8. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote to
raise and appropriate the sum of $160,106.54 to pay the Treasurer of
Middlesex County Retirement System, the said amount being the Town's
share of the pension, expense, and military service funds.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the
sum of $25,000 to be used as a Reserve Fund at the discretion of the
Finance Committee, as provided in General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 6;
or act in relation thereto.
Finance Committee
UNDER ARTICLE 9. Mr. Richard McDermott moved that the Town vote
to raise and appropriate the sum of $25,000 amended to $33,000 to be
used as a Reserve Fund at the discretion of the Finance Committee, as
provided in General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 6.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning
by4aw and its accompanying map as follows: To change from IA (Limited
Industrial District) and RB (Single Resident District) to CC (Shopping
Center District) the following parcels of land, situated:
PARCEL ONE
Westerly side of Delmore Drive 400' from Manning Road, Northerly
125' by Delmore Drive Westerly 100. 0l' by East Chelmsford by land now
or formerly of American Legion, Northerly 150 by East Chelmsford land
now or formerly of American Legion, Easterly 243.24' by land now or
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formerly of East Chelmsford, American Legion, Delmore Drive and land
now or formerly of Chute land now or formerly of Sadler, Northerly by
three courses: 14.92', 242. 7l', 428.09' to the Lowell-Chelmsford line,
Westerly at the Lowell-Chelmsford line 266.33 to land of Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, Southerly by land of Commonwealth of Massachusetts
at Black Brook i-elocation 22.04 , Southwesterly by curved line, the radius
of 230 to a distance of 148.88 , Commonwealth of Massachusetts 387.13'
curved line, Southwesterly a radius of 610 , a distance of 219.39' to the
Lowell-Chelmsford line, Southerly along the Lowell-Chelmsford line
429.34 , Southeasterly by a curved line a radius of 610 for a distance of
300.06 . Southeasterly 138.50 to land now or formerly Pestana, North-
erly 157.45' by land now or formerly of Pestana, Easterly by land now or
formerly of Pestana 300 to land now or formerly of Barrett, Northeast-
erly by land now or formerly of Barrett 100 to land now or formerly of
Anderson, Northerly by land now or formerly of Anderson 100 ,
Northeasterly by land now or formerly of Anderson 100 to a point of
beginning. Containing 15.97 acres, more or less.
PARCEL TWO
Lots 191, 192, 193, and 194 on a plan of land recorded in the North
Middlesex Registry of Deeds, Book 37, Plan 40, and thus bounded:
SOUTHWESTERLY by Lot 195 on said plan 258 feet:
WESTERLY by the land described in Parcel One above, 125.38
feet:
NORTHERLY by the town line separating Lowell from
Chelmsford, as shown on said plan, land supposed
to belong now or formerly to August and Mary
Mueller, 274 feet: and
NORTHEASTERLY by Lot 190 on said plan, 114.60 feet: and
SOUTHEASTERLY by a street, 187.34 feet.
Containing 57,842 square feet, more or less, or act in relation thereto.
Petition
UNDER ARTICLE 10: Mr. James Geary moved that the Town vote to
amend the zoning by-law and its accompanying map as follows: To change
from IA (Limited Industrial District) and RB (Single Resident District) to
CC (Shopping Center District) the following parcels of land, situated:
PARCEL ONE
Westerly side of Delmore Drive 400 from Manning Road, Northerly
125 by Delmore Drive Westerly 100.01 by East Chelmsford by land now
or formerly of American Legion, Northerly 150 by East Chelmsford land
now or formerly of American Legion, Easterly 243.24 by land now or
formerly of East Chelmsford, American Legion, Delmore Drive and land
now or formerly of Chute land now or formerly of Sadler, Northerly by
three courses: 14.92', 242.7 1', 428.09' to the Lowell-Chelmsford line,
Westerly at the Lowell-Chelmsford line 266.33 to land of Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, Southerly by land of Commonwealth of Massachusetts
at Black Brook relocation 22.04 , Southwesterly bv curved line, the radius
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of 230' to a distance of 148.88', Commonwealth of Massachusetts 387.13'
curved line, Southwesterly a radius of 610', a distance of 219.39' to the
Lowell-Chelmsford line, Southerly along the Lowell-Chelmsford line
429.34 , Southeasterly by curved line a radius of 610' for a distance of
300.06 . Southeasterly 138.50 to land now or formerly Pestana, North-
erly 157.45 by land now or formerly of Pestana, Easterly by land now or
formerly of Pestana 300' to land now or formerly of Barrett, Northeasterly
by land now or formerly of Barrett 100' to land now or formerly of
Anderson, Northerly by land now or formerly of Anderson 100',
Northeasterly by land now or formerly of Anderson 100' to a point of
beginning. Containing 15.97 acres, more or less.
PARCEL TWO
Lots 191, 192, 193, 194 on a plan of land recorded in the North
Middlesex Registry of Deeds, Book 37, Plan 40, and thus bounded:
SOUTHWESTERLY by Lot 195 on said plan 258 feet:
WESTERLY by the land described in Parcel One above, 125.38
feet:
NORTHERLY by the town line separating Lowell from
Chelmsford, as shown on said plan, land supposed
to belong now or formerly to August and Mary
Mueller, 274 feet: and
SOUTHEASTERLY by a street, 187.34 feet.
Containing 57,842 square feet, more or less.
After considerable discussion the vote on the motion was
YES 184
NO 559 failing 2/3 vote required for passage.
Motion defeated.
Mr. John Hibbard moved for reconsideration.
Motion defeated.
ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning
by-law and its accompanying map as follows: To change from IA (Limited
Industrial District) to RB (Single Resident District) the following parcel of
land, situated:
Westerly side of Delmore Drive 400 from Manning Road, Northerly
125' by Delmore Drive, Westerly 100.0l' by East Chelmsford by land now
or formerly of American Legion, Northerly 150 by East Chelmsford land
now or formerly of American Legion, Easterly 243.24 by land now or
formerly of East Chelmsford, American Legion, Delmore Drive and land
now or formerly of Chute, land now or formerly of Sadler, Northerly by
three courses: 14.92', 242. 7l', 428.09' to the Lowell-Chelmsford line,
Westerly at the Lowell-Chelmsford line 266.33' to land of Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, Southerly by land of Commonwealth of Massachusetts
at Black Brook relocation 22.04', Southwesterly by curved line, the radius
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of 230 to a distance of 148.88 , Commonwealth of Massachusetts 387.13
curved line, Southwesterly a radius of 610 , a distance of 219.39 to the
Lowell-Chelmsford line, Southerly along the Lowell-Chelmsford line
429.34 , Southeasterly by curved line a radius of 610 for a distance of
300.06 , Southeasterly 138.50 to land now or formerly of Pestana,
Northerly 157.45 by land now or formerly of Pestana, Easterly by land
now or formerly of Pestana 300 to land now or formerly of Barrett,
Northeasterly by land now or formerly of Barrett 100 to land now or
formerly of Anderson, Northerly by land now or formerly of Anderson
100 , Northeasterly by land now or formerly of Anderson 100 to a point
of beginning. Containing 15.97 acres, more or less, or act in relation
thereto.
Petition
UNDER ARTICLE 11. Mr. Richard P. Delmore moved that the Town
vote to amend the zoning by-law and its accompanying map as follows: To
change from IA (Limited Industrial District) to RB (Single Resident
District) the following parcel of land, situated:
Westerly side of Delmore Drive 400 from Manning Road, Northerly
125 by Delmore Drive, Westerly 100.01 by East Chelmsford by land now
or formerly of American Legion, Northerly 150 by East Chelmsford land
now or formerly of American Legion, Easterly 243.24 by land now or
formerly of East Chelmsford, American Legion, Delmore Drive and land
now or formerly of Chute, land now or formerly of Sadler, Northerly by
three courses: 14.92', 242. 7l', 428.09' to the Lowell-Chelmsford line,
Westerly at the Lowell-Chelmsford line 266.33 to land of Commonwealth
of Massachusetts, Southerly by land of Commonwealth of Massachusetts
at Black Brook relocation 22.04 , Southwesterly by curved line, the radius
of 230 to a distance of 148.88 , Commonwealth of Massachusetts 387.13
curved line, Southwesterly a radius of 610 , a distance of 219.39 to the
Lowell-Chelmsford line, Southerly along the Lowell-Chelmsford line
429.34 , Southeasterly by curved line a radius of 610 for a distance of
300.06 , Southeasterly 138.50 to land now or formerly of Pestana,
Northerly 157.45' by land now or formerly of Pestana, Easterly by land
now or formerly of Pestana 300' to land now or formerly of Barrett,
Northeasterly by land now or formerly of Barrett 100 to land now or
formerly of Anderson, Northerly by land now or formerly of Anderson
100 , Northeasterly by land now or formerly of Anderson 100 to a point
of beginning. Containing 15.97 acres, more or less.
After a lengthy discussion a motion was made to stop debate.
It was so voted, unanimously.
The vote on the main motion was as follows:
YES 556
NO 158
Motion passed by 2/3 vote required.
Mr. Edward Philbrick moved for reconsideration of Article 11.
Motion defeated.
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ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the present
Town By-Law pertaining to Loud Speakers and substitute the following
therefor:
"It shall be unlawful, except in connection with the operation of a
drive-in motion picture theatre, to operate an outdoor loudspeaker or
public address system in the Town, except by special permission of
the Board of Selectmen, and in no instance shall such permission be
granted for a period to exceed seven days. For the purposes of this
By-Law 'outdoor loudspeaker or public address system' shall also
include those indoors, or attached to buildings which are directed to
Persons outdoors. The penalty for each violation of this By-Law shall
be a fine of Twenty Dollars ($20.00)"; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 12. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to rescind the present Town By-Law pertaining to Loud Speakers and
substitute the following therefor:
"It shall be unlawful, except in connection with the operation of a
drive-in motion picture theatre, to operate an outdoor loudspeaker or
public address system in the Town, except by special permission of
the Board of Selectmen, and in no instance shall such permission be
granted for a period to exceed seven days. For the purposes of this
By-Law 'outdoor loudspeaker or public address system' shall also
include those indoors, or attached to building which are directed to
persons outdoors. The penalty for each violation of this By-Law shall
be a fine of Twenty Dollars ($20.00)."
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds in the Treasury, a certain sum of money
for Chapter 90 Construction or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 13. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to transfer from available funds in the Treasury the sum of $57,400 for
Chapter 90 Construction.
ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds a certain sum of money for the purchase
of One Front End Loader for the Highway Department, such purchase to
be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; and to
authorize said Board to transfer by a good and sufficient Bill of Sale, One
Front End Loader now being used by the Highway Department, or act in
relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 14. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to raise and appropriate $15,127 for the purchase of one Front End
Loader for the Highway Department, such purchase to be made under the
supervision of the Board of Selectmen: and to authorize said Board to
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transfer by a good and sufficient Bill of Sale, one Front End Loader now
being used by the Highway Department.
It was so voted, unanimously. See below*
ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds a certain sum of money for the purchase
of one Sweeper Broom for the Highway Department, such purchase to be
made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; and to authorize
said Board to transfer by good and sufficient Bill of Sale title to One
Sweeper Broom now being used by said Department; or act in relation
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 15. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to raise and appropriate the sum of $18,732 for the purchase of one
Sweeper Broom for the Highway Department, such purchase to be made
under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; and to authorize said
Board to transfer by good and sufficient Bill of Sale title to one Sweeper
Broom now being used by said Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds a certain sum of money for the purchase
of one Dump Truck for the Highway Department, such purchase to be
made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 16. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to raise and appropriate $7,951 for the purchase of one Dump Truck for
the Highway Department, such purchase to be made under the supervision
of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted. Mr. Lannan moved to reconsider Article 16. Figure
for Dump Truck should be $8,128.00. It was so voted.
ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds a certain sum of money for the purchase
of One Truck Chassis (for waste collections) for the Highway Department,
such purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board of
Selectmen; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 17. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to raise and appropriate the sum of $11,637 for the purchase of One
Truck Chassis (for waste collections) for the Highway Department, such
purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
Mr. Lannan moved for reconsideration of Article 14. Figure for Front
End Loader should be $18,855.00. It was so voted.
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ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds a certain sum of money for the purchase
of One Packer Body (for waste collections) for the Highway Department,
such purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board of
Selectmen; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 18. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,600.00 for the purchase of One
Packer Body (for waste collections) for the Highway Department, such
purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds a certain sum of money for the purchase
of One Spreader for the Highway Department, such purchase to be made
under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; and to authorize said
Board to transfer by a good and sufficient Bill of Sale title to One
Spreader now being used by said Department; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 19. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,794.00 for the purchase of One
Spreader for the Highway Department, such purchase to be made under
the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; and to authorize said Board to
transfer by a good and sufficient Bill of Sale title to One Spreader now
being used by said Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds a certain sum of money for the purchase
of One Catch Basin Cleaner for the Highway Department, such purchase to
be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; or act in
relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 20. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,000.00 for the purchase of one
Catch Basin Cleaner for the Highway Department, such purchase to be
made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds in the treasury, a certain sum of money
for the purchase of a Steam Cleaner for Waste Collection and Highway
Vehicles for the Highway Department; such purchase to be made under
the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 21. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to raise and appropriate the sum of $1,200.00 for the purchase of a Steam
Cleaner for Waste Collection and Highway Vehicles for the Highway
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Department; such purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board
of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Chelmsford
Zonding By-Laws and Zoning Map to change from Single Residence
District (RB) to Shopping Center District (CC) the property bounded by
North Road, land of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Chelmsford
House Realty Trust and Chelmsford Development Associates, bounded
and described as follows:
SOUTHEASTERLY
NORTHEASTERLY
NORTHERLY
NORTHWESTERLY
WESTERLY
NORTHWESTERLY
SOUTHWESTERLY
by Lot LB, Parcel A and land of Benjamin &
Esther F. Blechman, 1007.52 feet;
by land nor or formerly of Chelmsford House
Realty Trust, 935.68 feet;
by land of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
447.80 feet;
by a curve forming the intersection of the reloca-
tion of North Road and the ramp to Route 3,
154.78 feet;
by North Road, (shown on plan hereinafter
mentioned as ramp to Route 3) 991.37 feet;
by North Road, 15.00 feet; and
by North Road, 372.05 feet.
Containing approximately 22 Acres of Land and being shown as Lot 1C,
Parcel B and Lot 2 on a plan entitled: "Plan of Land in Chelmsford, Mass.,
Prepared for John D. Arenstam, Dec. 1969, Emmons, Fleming &
Bienvenu, Inc., Billerica, Mass. Engineers & Surveyors" which plan is
recorded with Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans
109, Plan 165, or act in relation thereto.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 22. Mr. Charles Zaroulis moved that the Town vote to
amend the Chelmsford Zoning By-Laws and Zoning Map to change from
Single Residence District (RB) to Shopping Center District (CC) the
property bounded by North Road, land of The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, Chelmsford House Realty Trust and Chelmsford Develop-
ment Associates, bounded and described as follows:
SOUTHEASTERLY
NORTHEASTERLY
NORTHERLY
NORTHWESTERLY
by Lot LB, Parcel A and land of Benjamin &
Esther F. Blechman, 1007.52 feet;
by land now or formerly of Chelmsford House
Realty Trust, 935.68 feet;
by land of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
447.80 feet;
by a curve forming the intersection of the reloca-
tion of North Road and the ramp to Route 3,
154.78 feet;
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WESTERLY by North Road, (shown on plan hereinafter
mentioned as ramp to Route 3) 991.37 feet;
NORTHWESTERLY by North Road, 15.00 feet; and
SOUTHWESTERLY by North Road, 372.05 feet.
Containing approximately 22 acres of land and being shown as Lot IC,
Parcel B and Lot 2 on a plan entitled: "Plan of Land in Chelmsford, Mass.,
Prepared for John D. Arenstam, Dec. 1969, Emmons, Fleming &
Bienvenu, Inc., Billerica, Massachusetts, Engineers & Surveyors" which
plan is recorded with Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds in Book
of Plans 109, Plan 165.
After a lengthy presentation of the merits of the shopping center, Mr.
Edward Hilliard moved to stop debate.
YES 627
NO 165
It was so voted.
The vote on the main motion Under Article 22 was
YES 432
NO 465 Motion defeated.
ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a
certain sum of money for the purpose of purchasing five (5) new 1972
four door sedans to be used by the Police Department, said purchase to be
made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; and to authorize
the Selectmen to transfer by a good and sufficient Bill of Sale title to two
(2) 1970 and three (3) 1971 Cruisers now being used by the Police
Department; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 23. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to raise and appropriate the sum of $9,584.00 for the purpose of
purchasing five (5) new 1972 Four door sedans to be used by the Police
Department, said purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board
of Selectmen; and to authorize the Selectmen to transfer by a good and
sufficient Bill of Sale title to two (2) 1970 and three (3) 1971 Cruisers
now being used by the Police Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a
certain sum of money for the purpose of purchasing a 3/4 ton 4-wheel
drive pick-up truck with snow plow for the Fire Department, said purchase
to be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; and to
authorize said Board to transfer by good and sufficient Bill of Sale the
1964 Chevrolet 3/4 ton pick-up truck with plow now being used by the
Fire Department, or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 24. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,988.00 for the purpose of
purchasing a 3/4 ton 4-wheel drive pick-up truck with snow plow for the
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Fire Department, said purchase to be made under the supervision of the
Board of Selectmen; and to authorize said Board to transfer by good and
sufficient Bill of Sale the 1964 Chevrolet 3/4 ton pick-up truck with plow
now being used by the Fire Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning
By-Law as follows:
1. Amend Section 3.1, Establishment of Districts, by inserting
"Commercial Restricted District CR" following "General Resi-
dence District RC."
2. Amend Section 5.3, Use and Intensity Regulations, by inserting a
new column to the right of the RC column, such new column
headed CR, with entries identical to those of the RA column,
except that, opposite "Business Office" and "Public Parking", the
CR column shall read "P" rather than "O" and to add to the
column of listed uses in that section, after "Nursing or Convales-
cent Home", the use "Banking" and to add, opposite said word
under the CR column, "P", all other columns to retain then-
respective symbols in the CR column as presently listed opposite
"Business Office".
3. Amend Section 5.5 Intensity of Use Schedule, by inserting a new
column headed "CR" to the right of the RC column with entries
identical to those of the CA column, or act in relation thereto.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 25. Mr. Stephen Wojcik moved for dismissal of
Articles 25 & 26.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to change the zoning
classification of the following described and bounded parcels of land from
RA (Single Residence) to CR (Commercial Restricted).
PARCEL ONE
All land presently zoned RA along the easterly side of North Road;
Southerly of Route 495 and northerly of Chelmsford Street.
PARCEL TWO
All land presently zoned RA on the westerly side of North Road and
bounded: Easterly by North Road, Southerly by Academy Street,
Southerly and Westerly by Westford Street and Worthen Street; or act in
relation thereto.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 26. Dismissed.
ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to accept the bequest in
Clause Third (G)l. under the will of George W. Barris, late of Chelmsford
dated August 31, 1968 which bequest provides for the payment of $1,000
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per year for a period of ten (10) years to Pine Ridge Cemetery,
Chelmsford, Massachusetts to be expended for the maintenance and
beautification of said cemetery, or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 27. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to accept the bequest in Clause Third (G)l. under the will of George W.
Barris, late of Chelmsford dated August 31, 1968 which bequest provides
for the payment of $1,000.00 per year for a period of ten (10) years to
Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford, Massachusetts to be expended for the
maintenance and beautification of said cemetery.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to accept the bequest in
Clause Third (G)2. under the will of George W. Barris, late of Chelmsford
dated August 31, 1968 which bequest provides for the payment of $250
per year for the period of ten (10) years to the Anna C. MacKay Library
of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 28. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to accept the bequest in Clause Third (G)2. under the will of George W.
Barris, late of Chelmsford dated August 31, 1968 which bequest provides
for the payment of $250.00 per year for the period of ten (10) years to
the Anna C. MacKay Library of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to accept the bequest in
Clause Third (G)3. under the will of George W. Barris, late of Chelmsford
dated August 31, 1968 which bequest provides for the payment of $250
per year for a period of ten (10) years to Varney Playground of North
Chelmsford, Massachusetts; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 29. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to accept the bequest in Clause Third (G)3. under the will of George W.
Barris, late of Chelmsford dated August 31, 1968 which bequest provides
for the payment of $250.00 per year for a period of ten (10) years to
Varney Playground of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following
amendments to its Zoning By-Law:
(1) By inserting in Paragraph 2.1 of Section II entitled "Definitions",
after the definition of "auto salesroom", the following: "Barn
sale, garage sale or yard sale — Any sale of personal property
conducted by the owner of such personal property at his own
residence."
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(2) By inserting in Paragraph 5.1 of Section V entitled "Conditions",
after "A — Use authorized under the special permits as provided
for in Section 11.1.2 herein", the following: "or under footnote
number 14 below."
(3) Amend Paragraph 5.3 of Section V entitled "Use Regulation
Schedule",
(a) By inserting after the word "Wildlife raising", the following:
"Barn Sale, Garage Sale or Yard Sale (14)", with all symbols
applicable thereto to be designated "O", except that under
the columns marked "RA", "RB" and "RC" the symbol "A"
shall be inserted.
(b) By adding after footnote 13 the following: "14 Such special
permit may only be issued by the Building Inspector, is valid
for one day only (Sundays are excluded) and such special
permit can be issued for use at any residence no more than
once each calendar year."
(4) Amend Section VI entitled "General Regulations" by inserting
the following paragraph: "6.6.1 Barn Sale, Garage Sale or Yard
Sale — No merchandise dangerous to life or limb shall be shown
or sold. All persons conducting any such sale shall take all
necessary steps for the protection of the citizens of the Town
while upon their premises. See footnote 14 under Section V,
paragraph 5.3."; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 30. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to adopt the following amendments to its Zoning By-Law:
(1) By inserting in Paragraph 2.1 of Section II entitled "Definitions",
after the definition of "auto salesroom", the following: "Barn
sale, garage sale or yard sale — Any sale of personal property
conducted by the owner of such personal property at his own
residence."
(2) By inserting in Paragraph 5.1 of Section V entitled "Conditions",
after "A — Use authorized under the special permits as provided
for in Section 11.1.2 herein", the following: "or under footnote
number 14 below."
(3) Amend Paragraph 5.3 of Section V entitled "Use Regulation
Schedule"
(a) By inserting after the word "Wildlife raising", the following:
"Barn Sale, Garage Sale or Yard Sale (14)", with all symbols
applicable thereto to be designated "O" except that under
the columns marked "RA", "RB" and "RC" the symbol "A"
shall be inserted.
(b) By adding after footnote 13 the following: "14 Such special
permit may only be issued by the Building Inspector, is valid
for one day only (Sundays are excluded) and such special
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permit can be issued for use at any residence no more than
once each calendar year".
(4) Amend Section VI entitled "General Regulations" by inserting
the following paragraph: "6.6.1 Barn Sale, Garage Sale or Yard
Sale — No merchandise dangerous to life or limb shall be shown
or sold. All persons conducting any such sale shall take all
necessary steps for the protection of the citizens of the Town
while upon their premises. See footnote 14 under Section V,
paragraph 5.3".
Mr. Edward Hilliard moved to amend paragraph 3.b to read "four
times each calendar year" instead of "once each calendar year".
Motion defeated.
Vote was taken on the main motion
YES 398
NO 73 Passed by 2/3 vote.
ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town vote to adopt the following
By-Law:
Snow and ice — Removal from sidewalks.
"The tenant, occupant and, in case there shall be no tenant, the
owner, agent or person having care of any building, or lot of land,
bordering on any street, lane, court, square or public place, within the
town, where there is any foot-way or sidewalk, shall cause all the snow and
ice to be removed from the sidewalk. If the snow shall fall in the daytime,
it shall be removed from the sidewalk within four hours from the time it
shall have ceased falling; if in the nighttime, it shall be removed by 12:00
at noon the day succeeding; and all ice shall be removed within
twenty-four hours after the same shall form upon the sidewalk. This
section shall apply to snow or ice which may have fallen from any
building, and to ice formed from water running or accumulating upon any
sidewalk", or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 31. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to adopt the following By-Law:
Snow and Ice — Removal from sidewalks.
"The tenant, occupant and, in case there shall be no tenant, the
owner, agent or person having care of any building, or lot of land,
bordering on any street, lane, court, square or public place, within the
town, where there is any foot-way or sidewalk, shall cause all the snow and
ice to be removed from the sidewalk. If the snow shall fall in the daytime,
it shall be removed from the sidewalk within four hours from the time it
shall have ceased falling; if in the nighttime, it shall be removed by 12:00
at noon the day succeeding; and all ice shall be removed within
twenty-four hours after the same shall form upon the sidewalk. This
section shall apply to snow or ice which may have fallen from any
building, and to ice formed from water running or accumulating upon any
sidewalk".
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After considerable debate Mr. Howard Humphrey moved to dismiss
this article.
It was so voted.
Mr. Gerald McCabe made a motion to adjourn at 10:50 P.M. until
Monday March 27, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. in the High School Gymnasium.
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN MARY E. ST. HILAIRE
Moderator Town Clerk
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 27, 1972
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr. called the adjourned annual Town
Meeting to order at 7:50 P.M., and recognized the presence of a quorum.
The following tellers were appointed:
Arnaud Blackadar Wilfred Pofcher Eugene Crane
Edward Marshall James Harrington Charles Fairburn
Mr. Eugene Doody moved to take Article 55 out of order. It was so
voted. Mr. Doody moved to amend Article #55 from sum of $2,500 to the
sum of $4,500.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds the sum of $2,500.00 to be used as a
yearly Operating Expense for the Chelmsford Youth Center, with the
approval of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 55. Mr. Eugene Doody moved that the Town vote to
raise and appropriate the sum of $4,500.00 to be used as a yearly
operating expense for the Chelmsford Youth Center, with the approval of
the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
Adjourned annual town meeting recessed at 8:00 P.M.
WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
March 27, 1972
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To the Constable, or any other suitable person of the Town of
Chelmsford:
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 61
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby
requested to notify and warn the legal voters of said Chelmsford to meet
in the Chelmsford High School Gymnasium on Monday the 27th day of
March, 1972 at 8:00 p.m., then and there to act upon the following
articles, viz :
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
March 27, 1972
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr. called the special Town Meeting to
order at 8:00 P.M., and recognized the presence of a quorum.
Mr. Gerald J. Lannan, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, moved
that the reading of the warrant be waived. It was so voted. Mr. Lannan
moved that the reading of the sheriff's return of the warrant be waived. It
was so voted.
ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to request the Board of
Assessors to delay until January 1, 1973 the implementation of real estate
assessments based upon appraisals submitted by, or to be submitted by,
the firm of Whipple-Magane-Darcy; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 1. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote to
request the Board of Assessors to delay until January 1, 1973 the
implementation of real estate assessments based upon appraisals submitted
by, or to be submitted by, the firm of Whipple-Magane-Darcy.
After considerable discussion a voice vote was taken. Motion defeated.
Mr. George Ripson questioned vote. Seven voters questioned vote. A
hand vote was taken. Motion defeated. No appeal.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the action taken
under Article 14 of a Special Town Meeting held on June 28, 1971 which
Article authorized the transfer of title of a certain parcel of land off
Richardson Road to the Chelmsford Hockey Association or its nominee,
said land being described in Article 14 as follows:
DESCRH>TION OF LAND:
A certain parcel of land situated westerly of the Old North
Chelmsford Road, so called, now Richardson Road, but not bounded
immediately on said road, containing six (6) acres, more or less, and thus
bounded: Easterly by a wood road running northwesterly and south-
easterly of land of Spalding, now or formerly; thence northerly by a Town
road; thence westerly by land of Dailey, now or formerly; and thence
southerly by a wood road at land of Spalding, now or formerly; or act in
relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 2. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the town vote to
rescind the action taken under Article 14 of a Special Town Meeting held
on June 28, 1971 which Article authorized the transfer of title of a certain
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parcel of land off Richardson Road to the Chelmsford Hockey Association
or its nominee, said land being described in Article 14 as follows:
DESCRIPTION OF LAND:
A certain parcel of land situated westerly of the Old North
Chelmsford Road, so called, now Richardson Road, but not bounded
immediately on said road, containing six (6) acres, more or less, and thus
bounded: Easterly by a wood road running northwesterly and south-
easterly of land of Spalding, now or formerly; thence northerly by a Town
road; thence westerly by land of Dailey, now or formerly; and thence
southerly by a wood road at land of Spalding, now or formerly.
It was so voted.
Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved for adjournment at 8:25 P.M. It was so
voted.
AND YOU ARE DIRECTED to serve this Warrant by posting attested
copies thereof at the McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford
Center, North Elementary School Auditorium, Junior High School Band
Room, East Chelmsford School, Byam School Cafetorium, Westlands
School Cafeteria, North Elementary School Auditorium, Senior High
School Gym, South Row School Auditorium, Fire House, Old Westford
Road seven days at least before the time appointed for holding the
meeting aforesaid.
HEREOF FAIL NOT and make return of the Warrant with your
doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding this
meeting aforesaid.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS THIS 16th day of MARCH, 1972.
GERALD J. LANNAN
EUGENE J. DOODY
PAUL C. HART
HOWARD E. HUMPHREY
THOMAS F. MARKHAM, JR.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS. Chelmsford March 17, 1972
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned the
inhabitants of the Town of Chelmsford by posting up attested copies of
same at the following places, wit: McFarlin School All Purpose Room,
Chelmsford Center, North Elementary School Auditorium, Junior High
School Band Room, East Chelmsford School, Byam School Cafetorium,
Westlands School Cafeteria, North Elementary School Auditorium, Senior
High School Gym, South Row School Auditorium, Fire House, Old
Westford Road seven days at least before the time appointed for holding
the meeting aforesaid.
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
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RECESSED ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING reopened at
8:25 P.M. March 27, 1972.
ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Chelmsford
Zoning By-Law and its accompanying map in a manner described as
follows: To change from RC, General Residence, to RB, Single Residence
District, the following described parcel of land on the westerly side of
Farley Brook Road: Beginning at a point on the westerly side of Farley
Brook Road approximately seven hundred and forty (740) feet to land of
Charlotte DeWolf; thence westerly along said land of Charlotte DeWolf
approximately one thousand (1,000) feet; thence running southerly
approximately five hundred and ten (510) feet along land once owned by
Forrest L. Philbrook; thence easterly approximately one thousand and
forty (1,040) feet to the point of beginning at Farley Brook Road, or act
in relation thereto.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 32. Mr. Timothy Hehir moved that the Town vote to
amend the Chelmsford Zoning By-Law and its accompanying map in a
manner described as follows: To change from RC, General Residence, to
RB, Single Residence District, the following described parcel of land on
the westerly side of Farley Brook Road: Beginning at a point on the
westerly side of Farley Brook Road approximately seven hundred and
forty (740) feet to land of Charlotte DeWolf; thence westerly along said
land of Charlotte DeWolf approximately one thousand (1,000) feet;
thence running southerly approximately five hundred and ten (510) feet
along land once owned by Forrest L. Philbrook; thence easterly
approximately one thousand and forty (1,040) feet to the point of
beginning at Farley Brook Road.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Chelmsford
Zoning By-Laws and its accompanying map in a manner described as
follows: To change from Single Residence, RB, to General Residence, RC
District, a certain parcel of land in Chelmsford, Massachusetts containing
10.76 acres, more or less, situated on the southerly side of Concord Road
bounded and described as follows:
Bounded northerly by Concord Road 51.27 feet more or less.
Bounded easterly by land of George DeWolfe 274 feet more or less.
Bounded northerly by land of George DeWolfe 150.00 feet more or
less.
Bounded easterly by land of Schirm, Wachsman, Kinzlmaier, Hall and
Campanelli 1026.36 feet more or less.
Bounded southerly by Campanelli 444.65 feet more or less.
Bounded southwesterly by a wall and land of Merrill 230 feet more or
less.
Bounded northwesterly by a wall and land of Merrill 340 feet more or
less.
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Bounded northerly by other land of grantor 234.12 feet more or less.
Bounded westerly by other land of grantor by 2 courses 138.17 feet,
249.00 feet, or act in relation thereto.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 33. With regard to Mr. Timothy Hehir's motion for a
change of zoning on Concord Road, after a lengthy discussion motion was
made to stop debate.
YES 293
NO 377
Debate continued for another lengthy period. Motion was made to stop
debate. It was so voted, unanimously.
The vote on Mr. Hehir's main motion was
YES 298
NO 317 Motion defeated.
Motion to take Article #37 out of order was defeated.
Motion made to reconsider Article #33 was defeated.
ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 16 of
the Personnel and Salary Classification Plan by deleting the present
Section 16 and substituting thereto the following:
16. Sick Leave
a. All permanent employees of the Town regardless of their
length of service will earn ten (10) days sick leave per year.
At the end of the calendar year each employee may carry
over any unused sick leave balance so that 120 days may be
accrued.
Section 16b.
b. All employees who are absent because of sickness for a
period exceeding three (3) working days or three (3)
consecutive tours of duty may, at the discretion of the
Department Head, be required to present a doctor's certifi-
cate to the department head upon return in order to receive
payment for sick leave.
This amendment shall be applicable to all employees covered by this
By-Law including those employees represented by a labor organization; or
act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 34. Mr. Eugene Doody moved that the Town vote to
amend Section 16 of the Personnel and Salary Classification Plan by
deleting the present Section 16 and substituting therefor the following:
16. Sick Leave
a. All permanent employees of the Town regardless of their
length of service will earn ten (10) days sick leave per year.
At the end of the calendar year each employee may carry
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over any unused sick leave balance so that 120 days may be
accrued.
Section 16b.
b. All employees who are absent because of sickness for a
period exceeding three (3) working days or three (3)
consecutive tours of duty may, at the discretion of the
Department Head, be required to present a doctor's certifi-
cate to the department head upon return in order to receive
payment for sick leave.
Mr. Richard Scott's motion to amend Article 34 by striking out "at
the end of the calendar year each employee may carry over any unused
sick leave balance so that 120 days may be accrued" was defeated. Town
Counsel ruled amendment out of order.
Vote was taken on Mr. Doody's main motion under Article 34.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a
certain sum of money to be paid to the Mental Health Association of
Greater Lowell, Inc. to support the various programs of said association, or
act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 35. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,800.00 to be paid to the Mental
Health Association of Greater Lowell, Inc. to support the various programs
of said association.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds the sum of Eight Thousand Two Hundred
Sixty-One and 02/100 ($8,261.02) Dollars as the town's share of cost of
membership to the Northern Middlesex Area Commission for the year
1972; or act in relation thereto.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 36. Mr. Richard McDermott moved for dismissal. It
was so voted.
Mr. Howard Humphrey moved for adjournment at 10:40 P.M. until
Monday evening April 3, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. in the High School
Gymnasium.
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, JR. MARY E. ST. HILAIRE
Moderator Town Clerk
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ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
April 3, 1972
The adjourned annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M.
by Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin who recognized the presence of a
quorum. Tellers appointed for the evening were:
Charles Fairburn Wilfred Pofcher Robert Sullivan
Arnaud Blackadar Edward Marshall Charles House
James Harrington
ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available
funds, raise and appropriate, or borrow a sum or sums of money, in
addition to the amount appropriated under Article 1 of the Warrant for
the special town meeting held September 16, 1968, for the construction of
sewers, sewerage systems and sewage treatment and disposal facilities in
order to implement Phase I of a sewerage program generally in accordance
with the "Municipal Pollution Abatement Plan" contained in the "Report
on Sewerage and Sewage Disposal for the Town of Chelmsford, Massa-
chusetts" dated June 15, 1964 by Camp, Dresser and McKee, Engineers,
and also in the order by the Water Resources Commission of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Water Pollution Control
issued September 9, 1971 against the Town of Chelmsford; or act in
relation thereto.
Sewer Commission
UNDER ARTICLE 37. Mr. James McKeown moved that in addition to
the sum of SI, 280,000.00 appropriated September 16, 1968 the town
vote to appropriate the sum of $1,100,000.00 for the construction of
sewers, sewerage systems and sewage treatment and disposal facilities in
order to implement Phase I of a sewerage program generally in accordance
with the "Municipal Pollution Abatement Plan" contained in the "Report
on Sewerage and Sewage Disposal for the Town of Chelmsford, Massa-
chusetts" dated June 15, 1964 by Camp, Dresser and McKee, Engineers;
that to raise this amount the Treasurer, with the approval of the
Selectmen, be authorized to issue SI, 100, 000. 00 of bonds or notes of the
town under General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 8(15); that the Chelmsford
Sewer Commission, with the approval of the Selectmen be authorized to
contract for Federal and State aid which shall be spent for the project in
addition to the amount appropriated above; and that said Commission be
authorized to take all other action necessary to carry out the project.
After considerable discussion on the above, Mr. Howard Humphrey
moved to stop debate. It was so voted, unanimously.
The vote on the main motion was:
YES 69
NO 468 Motion defeated
ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available
funds, raise and appropriate, or borrow the sum of $475,000, or some
other sum, for the preparation of detailed engineering plans and
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specifications for a sewerage system generally in accordance with the
"Municipal Pollution Abatement Plan" contained in the "Report on
Sewerage and Sewage Disposal for the Town of Chelmsford, Massa-
chusetts" dated June 15, 1964 by Camp, Dresser and McKee, Engineers,
said detailed engineering plans and specifications to be for a sewerage
system to serve major developed portions of the Center and Westlands
Sections and also described in the order by the Water Resources
Commission of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Water
Pollution Control issued September 9, 1971 against the Town of
Chelmsford; or act in relation thereto.
Sewer Commission
ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available
funds, raise and appropriate, or borrow the sum of $6,400,000, or some
other sum, to construct a sewerage system generally in accordance with
the "Municipal Pollution Abatement Plan" contained in the "Report on
Sewerage and Sewage Disposal for the Town of Chelmsford, Massa-
chusetts" dated June 15, 1964 by Camp, Dresser and McKee, Engineers,
such sewerage system to serve major developed portions of the Center and
Westlands sections, such also described in the order by the Water
Resources Commission of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of
Water Pollution Control issued September 9, 1971 against the Town of
Chelmsford; or act in relation thereto.
Sewer Commission
ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote to recover the cost of
financing, designing and constructing the sewerage system and sewage
treatment plant on the real property tax for that portion of the system
serving a common benefit to the town (inclusive of sewage treatment
plant, pumping stations, main interceptor lines, road re-pavement and
restoration costs and incidental intangibles); and recover the cost of the
system, including laterals by direct assessment upon the users; or act in
relation thereto.
Sewer Commission
ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will vote to recover the cost of
financing, designing and constructing the sewerage system and sewage
treatment plant by levying a permanent privilege charge upon each direct
user of $2,000 per equivalent single family dwelling with the remainder to
be recovered on the real property tax; or act in relation thereto.
Sewer Commission
ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will vote to recover the cost of
financing, designing and constructing the sewerage system and sewage
treatment plant totally by a direct assessment upon each user; or act in
relation thereto.
Sewer Commission
ARTICLE 43. In the event of negative action on the preceding
articles 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, & 42, to see if the Town will vote to authorize
the sewer commission to execute a study contract with an engineering firm
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to assess alternate solutions to Chelmsford's liquid waste disposal problems
and to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a certain sum
of money for this purpose; or act in relation thereto.
Sewer Commission
Mr. James McKeown moved to dismiss Articles 38, 39, 49, 41, & 42.
Mr. Robert Sexton moved to amend this motion to include Article 43.
Mr. McKeown then moved to dismiss Articles 38—43 inclusive.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 43A. In the event of negative action on the preceding
articles 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, & 42, to see if the Town will vote:
1. To authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint a committee
consisting of at least one member of the Sewer Commission, at
least one member of the Board of Health, and five citizens
selected at large, said committee to select an engineering
consultant to assess alternate solutions to Chelmsford's liquid
waste disposal problems, and
2. To authorize the Sewer Commission to execute a study contract
for this purpose with the selected consultant, and
3. To raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a certain
sum of money for this purpose:
or act in relation thereto.
By Petition
UNDER ARTICLE 43A. Mr. Edward H. Hilliard moved that the town
vote:
1. To authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint a committee
consisting of at least one member of the Sewer Commission, at
least one member of the Board of Health, and five citizens
selected at large, said committee to select an engineering
consultant to assess alternate solutions to Chelmsford's liquid
waste disposal problems, and
2. To authorize the Sewer Commission to execute a study contract
for this purpose with the selected consultant, and **See below
3. To raise and appropriate the sum of $50,000.00 for this purpose.
Mr. Joseph Gutwein moved to amend Item 1 to read "authorize the
Sewer Commission" instead of "Board of Selectmen" and "at least" five
citizens to be inserted before "five citizens".
Mr. Robert Sexton moved to table this amendment. He later withdrew
this motion to table.
The vote on the amendment was
YES 249
NO 257 Motion defeated.
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Mr. Mathew Doyle moved for reconsideration of the article as
amended.
YES 211
NO 290 Motion defeated.
On the main motion, Mr. Richard McDermott moved to amend
Paragraph 2 to read "recommend" instead of "authorize". It was so voted.
Mr. Richard McDermott moved on the main motion as amended.
It was so voted.
**Paragraph 2. To recommend that the Sewer Commission execute a
study contract for this purpose with the selected consultant.
Mr. Edward Philbrick moved for reconsideration of Article 37.
Motion defeated, unanimously.
ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to amend the present
Zoning By-Law and its accompanying Zoning Map by re-zoning from
Residential District (RB) to a Commercial District (CC) 2 parcels of land
hereinafter described as follows:
PARCEL ONE
Beginning at the Southerly corner of Evergreen Street at the
intersection of said Evergreen Street with Chelmsford Street and con-
tinuing Northerly along said Evergreen Street for a distance of 557 feet,
more or less, to a point of land now or formerly of J. Sousa; thence turning
in an Easterly direction along the land of said J. Sousa, for a distance of
101 feet, more or less, to the land of Trustees of CH & HA Realty Trust;
thence turning in a Northerly direction along the land of said J. Sousa, a
distance of 29 feet, more or less; thence turning in an Easterly direction
along the land of said J. Sousa for a distance of 83 feet, more or less, to
land of said Trustees; thence turning in a Southerly direction through the
land of said Trustees, for a distance of 447 feet, more or less, and by the
land of said Trustees 176 feet, more or less, thence turning in a Westerly
direction along said Chelmsford Street for a distance of 200 feet, more or
less, to the point of beginning; and
PARCEL TWO
Beginning at the most Northeasterly point of land of said Trustees and
continuing in a Westerly direction along the Northerly border of said land
of said Trustees, in three courses for a distance of 170 feet, more or less,
360 feet, more or less, and 41 feet, more or less; thence turning in a
Northwesterly direction for a distance of 60 feet, more or less; thence
turning in an Easterly direction for a distance of 557 feet, more or less,
and thence turning in a Southeasterly direction for a distance of 72 feet,
more or less, to the point of beginning; or act in relation thereto.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 44. Pertaining to rezoning on Evergreen Street for
expansion of parking facilities for Demoulas, this article was defeated
unanimously.
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Mr. Eugene Doody moved for adjournment at 11:10 P.M. until
Monday evening April 10, 1972 at 7:30P.M. in the High School
Gymnasium.
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, JR. MARY E. ST. HILAIRE
Moderator Town Clerk
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
April 10, 1972
The adjourned annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:55 P.M.
by Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin who recognized the presence of a
quorum. Tellers appointed for the evening were:
Eugene Crane Edgar Gilet
Edward Hilliard Joseph Chandonnet
ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Chelmsford
Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map by re-zoning land from Single Residence,
RB, to Neighborhood Commercial, C.A., District that portion located in
the Town of Chelmsford, said portion containing 10,437 square feet with
a 99.56 foot frontage on Gorham Street, having no abutters, and bounded
thus :
Beginning at the town boundary line of Chelmsford and Lowell on the
easterly side of Gorham Street and running in a northeasterly direction
213.26 feet along said boundary line to a point on the northerly line of
Interstate Route 495, thence turning and running in a westerly direction
218.81 feet along said line of Interstate Route 495 to the easterly line of
Gorham Street, thence turning and running in a northerly direction 99.56
feet along said line of Gorham Street to the point of beginning at the town
boundary line of Chelmsford and Lowell. This area contains 10,437 square
feet; or act in relation thereto.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 45. Mr. Stephen D. Wojcik moved that the Town vote
to amend the Chelmsford Zoning By-Law and Zoning Map by re-zoning
land from Single Residence, RB, to Neighborhood Commercial, C.A.,
District that portion located in the Town of Chelmsford, said portion
containing 10,437 square feet with a 99.56 foot frontage on Gorham
Street, having no abutters, and bounded thus: Beginning at the town
boundary line of Chelmsford and Lowell on the easterly side of Gorham
Street and running in a northeasterly direction 213.26 feet along said
boundary line to a point on the northerly line of Interstate Route 495,
thence turning and running in a westerly direction 218.81 feet along said
line of Interstate Route 495 to the easterly line of Gorham Street, thence
turning and running in a northerly direction 99.56 feet along said line of
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Gorham Street to the point of beginning at the town boundary line of
Chelmsford and Lowell. This area contains 10,437 square feet.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning
By-Laws as follows: To amend Section III (3.1) of the Zoning By-Law by
adding thereto a district entitled "Watershed, Wetland and Flood Plain
Protection District"; to amend said Zoning By-Law by adding thereto a
Section numbered XV and entitled "Watershed, Wetland and Flood Plain
Protection District" which Section shall define lands located within said
District and establish regulations for the land located within said District;
and to amend Section V (5.3) of said By-Law by adding a column to the
Use Regulations Schedule to establish uses of land in the aforesaid
Watershed, Wetland & Flood Plain Protection District, or act in relation
thereto.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 46. Regarding By-Law amendment "Watershed, Wet-
land & Flood Plain Protection District", Mr. Stephen Wojcik moved for
dismissal.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following
amendments to its Zoning By-Law and its accompanying map as follows:
1. Amend Paragraph 3.1 of Section III, entitled "Establishment of
Districts":
(a) By adding, after the words "Special Industrial District (IC)"
the following:
Watershed, Wetland and Flood Plain Protection District
(WA).
(b) By further amending said Paragraph 3.1 of Section III to read
as follows:
The boundaries of each of the said districts except the
district entitled Watershed, Wetland and Flood Plain Protec-
tion District are hereby established as shown, defined, and
bounded on the map accompanying this By-Law and on file
with the Clerk of the Town of Chelmsford, entitled, "Zoning
Map" dated May, 1963. The boundaries of the District
entitled "Watershed, Wetland and Flood Plain Protection
District" are shown on a map on file with the Clerk of the
Town of Chelmsford dated December, 1971. All explanatory
matter thereon is made a part of this By-Law.
2. Amend Paragraph 5.3 of Section V, entitled "Use Regulation
Schedule":
(a) By adding a new column, designated "WA14" immediately
to the right of the column designated "IC" with symbols
under the new "WA" column marked as follows:
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
5.3 Use Regulations Schedule
Residential Uses
Single Family Dwelling
Two Family Dwelling
Apartment House
Conversion of Dwellings 2
Tourist Home
Boarding House 3
Garage: Private
Trailer House 4
Auto Court
Recreational Uses
Club or Lodge Building
Amusement, Indoor
Amusement, Outdoor
Stables, Private 5
Stables, Public 6
Boathouse, Private
Boathouse, Public
Riding Academy
Golf Course
Camping Ground, Commercial
Rural Uses
Farm (crops)
Farm (stock) 7
Farm (poultry)
Roadside Stand 8
Wood Operation
Wildlife Raising
Business Uses
Commercial Greenhouse
Home Occupation 10
Retail Stores & Service
Auto Salesroom
Wholesaling
Business Office
Funeral Home
Motor Vehicle Repair II
Dog Kennel
Animal Hospital
Printing Shop
Private Parking
Public Parking
Restaurants
Nursery School
"Drive-In" Restaurant
Nursing or Convalescent Home
Industrial Uses
Earth Removal 12
WA14
O
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
WA
o
o
p
o
o
A
A
P
P
o
p
p
A
A
A
P
O
O
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
p
A
O
o
o
o
o
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Light Industry O
Warehouses O
Junk Yard O
Transport Terminal O
Bulk Storage O
Cafeteria for Use of Employees only
as an Accessory Use O
Dump O
Granite Operations O
Research, Experimental & Testing
Laboratory O
Institutional Uses WA14
Municipal Building O
Public Utility A
Public Utility with Service Yard O
Hospital O
Public or Semi-Public Institution
of an Historical, Philanthropic or
Charitable Character A
Cemetery O
Other Uses
Signs 13 A
Airport O
Temporary Structure A
(b) At the end of footnotes following the "Use Regulations
Schedule" add the following footnote:
14. See Section XV
3. By adding, after Section XIV the following new Section:
SECTION XV — WATERSHED, WETLAND AND FLOOD
PLAIN PROTECTION DISTRICT (WA)
1. The purpose of this section is to preserve, conserve and
protect the streams, ponds, lakes and other watercourses and
certain irreplaceable wetlands in the Town and their adjoin-
ing lands; to protect the health and safety of persons and
property against the hazards of flooding; to preserve and
maintain the ground water table for water supply purposes;
to protect the community against the detrimental use and
development of lands adjoining such watercourses and
wetlands and to conserve the watershed areas of the Town
for the health, safety and welfare of the present or future
inhabitants of the Town, and therefore all areas defined in
Paragraph 2 and their adjoining lands (which are designated
on the aforesaid map dated December 1971); are hereby
included in said Watershed, Wetland and Flood Plain Protec-
tion district and are subject to the following regulations as
stated in Paragraphs 3 through 7 of this Section XV:
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2. For the aforesaid purpose the following terms shall have the
meaning herein ascribed to them:
a. Stream — Any natural watercourse, containing water for
at least two months of a year, through and along which water
may flow from a pond, swamp, or similar Body of water to
another stream.
b. Pond — Any body of open water, other than a stream.
c. Swamp — Any depressed area of poor drainage, subject to
flooding by fresh water, in which the water table is generally
at or above the ground level at least two months of a year.
d. Marsh — Any essentially flat area which is wet at least two
months of the year, and which is occasionally flooded, and
which adjoins open water along the shores of a pond or the
banks of a stream and lying between such open water and the
adjacent natural or artificial upland.
e. Any and all lands which are subject to the provisions of
the "Hatch Act" MGLA (Ter. Ed.) c 131 S 40 or the
"Wetland Protection Act", MGLA (Ter. Ed.) c 131 S 40A
shall be subject to the provisions of this said Section XV.
3. Except as provided herein and in paragraph 5 of this Section
XV:
(a) No building, wall, dam or other structure shall be
erected, constructed, altered, enlarged or otherwise created
or moved for any living or other purpose, provided that signs
not exceeding four square feet in size, tents, fences, wildlife
management shelters, foot paths, bicycle paths, horse paths,
and foot bridges are permitted if
(i) they are accessory to lawful primary uses in the
zoning district in which the land is otherwise located;
and
(ii) they do not affect the natural flow patterns of any
watercourse.
(b) Dumping, filling, excavating or transferring of any
material which will reduce the natural flood-water storage
capacity or interfere with the natural flow patterns of any
watercourse within this district is prohibited.
4. The following uses, insofar as permitted in the zoning district
in which the land is otherwise located, are permitted as a
matter of right, subject to the provisions of paragraph 3 of
this Section XV.
(a) Conservation of soil, water, plants and wildlife;
(b) Outdoor recreation including play and sporting areas,
nature study, boating, fishing and hunting where otherwise
legally permitted;
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(c) Proper operation and maintenance of dams and other
water control devices, including temporary alteration of the
water level for emergency or maintenance purposes, and
including removal of any and all flashboards of a privately
owned dam in order to lower the water level so as to exclude
from being covered by water any land which was not flowed
or saturated prior to the erection of the dam;
(d) Grazing, farming, nurseries, truck gardening and harvest-
ing of crops;
(e) Forestry;
(f) Any religious use or any educational use which is
religious, sectarian, denominational or public as provided for
by Section 2 of Chapter 40A G.L.;
(g) Uses accessory to residential or other primary uses, such
as flower or vegetable gardens, lawns, pasture or forestry
areas.
Upon the issuance of a special permit for an exception by the
Board of Selectmen or by the Board of Appeals if properly
designated by said Board of Selectmen, and subject to the
conditions hereinafter specified and such other special
conditions and safeguards as the Board of Selectmen or the
Board of Appeals if the Board of Selectmen shall so designate
said Board of Appeals as aforesaid deem necessary to fulfill
the purposes set forth in Paragraph 1, the following uses,
structures and actions, as permitted in the zoning district in
which the land is otherwise located are permitted;
(a) Duck-walks and boat landings;
(b) Appropriate municipal use, such as waterworks, pumping
stations and parks;
(c) Temporary storage of material or equipment;
(d) Dams, excavations or grading, consistent with the pur-
poses of this section, to create ponds, pools or other changes
in watercourses, for swimming, fishing or other recreational
uses, agricultural uses, scenic features, or drainage
improvements;
(e) Driveways and roads;
(f) With respect to land zoned Shopping Center, General
Commercial, Limited Industrial, and General Industrial Dis-
tricts, any other filling, excavating or transferring of any
material, or erection, construction, alteration, enlargement,
removal or demolition of any structure, upon the condition
that with respect to each such action and structure the Board
of Selectmen or the Board of Appeals if so designated as
aforesaid, after a public hearing with notice given as
described herein in Paragraph 7 of this Section XV, deter-
mines that granting a special permit therefor would not result
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in any substantial risk of pollution or contamination of any
waterway or pond, substantial reduction of ground water
absorption areas or other derogation from the intent and
purpose of this Section.
6. The portion of any lot in a Watershed, Wetland and Flood
Plain Protection District may be used to meet the area and
yard regulations for the district in which the remainder of
the lot is situated.
7. A person whose land is affected by the provisions of this said
Section XV and who contends that his land thus affected is
neither a wetland, within a flood plain, or necessary for
water-shed protection may make written application to the
Board of Selectmen or to the Board of Appeals if designated
by the Board of Selectmen as aforesaid, setting forth therein
the reasons and facts relevant to his contention. The Board
shall hold a public hearing after such notice as it may direct
and render a decision as to whether the real estate involved is
a wetland, within a flood plain, or necessary for watershed
protection. The Board may make rules for such hearings, and
shall notify all holders of real estate which might be affected
and shall at such hearings hear such owners and others who
may desire to be heard.
If land is subject to the provisions of the Hatch Act, MGLA
(Ter. Ed.) c 131 S 40 or the Wetland Protection Act, MGLA
(Ter. Ed.) c 131 S 40A, the land shall conclusively be
deemed as land falling within the provisions of this Section
XV and no person shall be entitled to determination of the
Local Board as stated in the preceding paragraph, or act in
relation thereto.
Petition
UNDER ARTICLE 47. Pertaining to Watershed, Wetland and Flood Plain
Protection amendments to present zoning by4aws and map, after two
hours of debate the final vote on the main motion was
YES 126
NO 178 Motion fails
Mr. Stephen Wojcik moved for reconsideration of Article 46.
Motion defeated.
Mr. Mathew Doyle moved to amend Sewer Commission budget as
follows:
Item
204. Professional Fee $13,500.00
205. Expenses 1,200.00
Total $14,700.00
It was so voted.
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ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following
amendment to its Zoning By-Law by adding, after Section X, the
following new Section:
"SECTION X-A LAND FILL OPERATIONS
10A.1 General. — No land fill operation may be commenced or
permitted except in accordance with the following conditions
and procedures;
10A.2 Permit or variance from Board of Appeals. — Written applica-
tion for a permit or a variance must be made to the Board of
Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall hold a public hearing,
giving legal notice prior to issuing a permit or variance.
10A.2.1 Application. — Each application shall be accompanied by a plan
of the area to be land filled together with at least six (6)
8" X 10" photographs of such area, a statement of the proposed
fill to be used and where such fill will be obtained.
10A.2.2 Bond. — Prior to the issuance of any permit or variance a
performance bond in an amount determined by the Board of
Appeals shall be posted by the Applicant in the name of the
Town assuring satisfactory performance in the fulfillment of the
requirements of this By-Law and such other conditions as the
Board of Appeals may impose as conditions to the issuance of
its permit or variance in the interests of safeguarding the district
and the Town against injury, the future use of the land after
operations are completed, or to control the transportation of
land fill material through the Town. Upon failure to comply and
forfeiture of the bond, monies therefrom shall be utilized by the
Town for the purpose of fulfilling these requirements.
10A.3 Land fill. — Only inorganic matter lending itself to high density
packing may be used for land fill operations.
10A.4 Grade. — All land fill operations when completed shall not be
less than one foot above grade level to all adjacent streets and
ways.
10A.5 Slope and drainage. — All land fill operations when completed
shall be so graded that no slope exceeds one foot vertical rise in
three feet horizontal distance and shall be so graded as to safely
provide for drainage without erosion.
10A.6 Loam. — All land fill operations when completed must be
loamed with at least four inches of loam, landscaped and seeded
(or hot-topped if the prior written approval of the Board of
Appeals is obtained).
10A.7 Retaining Walls. — Where it is necessary to erect retaining walls
to guard against erosion, such retaining walls shall be no more
than eighteen (18" ) inches above the grade of all adjacent streets
or ways with the filled land at least eight (8") inches below the
top of any retaining wall."; or act in relation thereto.
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UNDER ARTICLE 48. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved to amend this article by
inserting in 10A.1 the words "other than Town operated or Town
maintained" after the words "land fill operation".
It was so voted.
UNDER ARTICLE 48 (continued). Mr. Timothy Hehir moved that the
Town vote to adopt the following amendment to its Zoning By-Law by
adding, after Section X, the following new Section:
"SECTION X-A LAND FILL OPERATIONS
10A.1 General. — No land fill operation other than Town operated or
Town maintained may be commenced or permitted except in
accordance with the following conditions and procedures.
10A.2 Permit or variance from Board of Appeals. — Written applica-
tion for a permit or a variance must be made to the Board of
Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall hold a public hearing,
giving legal notice prior to issuing a permit or variance.
10A.2.1 Application. — Each application shall be accompanied by a plan
of the area to be land filled together with at least six (6)
8" X 10" photographs of such area, a statement of the proposed
fill to be used and where such fill will be obtained.
10A.2.2 Bond. — Prior to the issuance of any permit or variance a
performance bond in an amount determined by the Board of
Appeals shall be posted by the Applicant in the name of the
Town assuring satisfactory performance in the fulfillment of the
requirements of this By-Law and such other conditions as the
Board of Appeals may impose as conditions to the issuance of
its permit or variance in the interests of safe-guarding the
district and the Town against injury, the future use of the land
after operations are completed, or to control the transportation
of land fill material through the Town. Upon failure to comply
and forfeiture of the bond, monies therefrom shall be utilized
by the Town for the purpose of fulfilling these requirements.
10A.3 Land fill. — Only inorganic matter lending itself to high density
packing may be used for land fill operations.
10A.4 Grade. — All land fill operations when completed shall not be
less than one foot above grade level to all adjacent streets and
ways.
10A.5 Slope and drainage. — All land fill operations when completed
shall be so graded that no slope exceeds one foot vertical rise in
three feet horizontal distance and shall be so graded as to safely
provide for drainage without erosion.
10A.6 Loam. — All land fill operations when completed must be
loamed with at least four inches of loam, landscaped and seeded
(or hot-topped if the prior written approval of the Board of
Appeals is obtained).
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10A.7 Retaining Walls. — Where it is necessary to erect retaining walls
to guard against erosion, such retaining walls shall be no more
than eighteen (18" ) inches above the grade of all adjacent streets
or ways with the filled land at least eight (8") inches below the
top of any retaining wall."
It was so voted as amended, unanimously.
Mr. Charles Parlee questioned the presence of a quorum. A count was
taken — 261 voters were present.
ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds the sum of $121,000, or some other sum
of money, for the Board of Health to purchase equipment, hire personnel,
and erect structures required to operate and maintain a Sanitary Landfill
in accordance with applicable State Regulations at the Swain Road site; or
act in relation thereto.
Board of Health
UNDER ARTICLE 49. Mr. Robert Finnie moved that the Town vote to
raise and appropriate $15,000.00 for the Board of Health to purchase
equipment, hire personnel, and erect structures required to operate and
maintain a Sanitary Landfill in accordance with applicable State Regula-
tions at the Swain Road site.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 50. To see if the town will vote to change the zoning
classification of the following described parcel of land from RB (Single
Residence) District to RM (Apartment Residence) District:
That certain parcel of land situated in Chelmsford, bounded and
described as follows:
SOUTHERLY by Smith Street, twelve hundred seventy and
51/100 (1270.51) feet;
SOUTHWESTERLY by the junction of said Smith Street and Parkhurst
Road, forty-five and 76/100 (45.76) feet;
NORTHWESTERLY by said Parkhurst Road, six hundred eighty-six and
23/100 (686.23) feet;
NORTHERLY by the Southerly line of State Highway (Route
3 — no access), nine hundred three and 5/100
(903.05) feet; and
EASTERLY by land now or formerly of Edward Vondal, et al,
two hundred forty -eight and 36/100 (248.36) feet;
or act in relation thereto.
Petition
UNDER ARTICLE 50. Pertaining to rezoning of land at Smith Street and
Parkhurst Road for apartment building, the motion was defeated
unanimously.
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Mr. Gerald Lannan moved for adjournment at 11:00 P.M., until
Tuesday, April 18, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. in the High School Gymnasium.
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN MARY E. ST. HILAIRE
Moderator Town Clerk
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
April 18, 1972
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin called the adjourned annual Town
Meeting to order at 7:50 P.M., recognizing the presence of a quorum. The
following tellers were appointed:
Arnaud Blackadar Eugene Crane
Edward Hilliard Edgar Gilet
The following resolution was proposed by Moderator Daniel J.
Coughlin to honor Bertram Needham:
Be it resolved to express the appreciation of the Town to a man who
has served the Town faithfully on various committees, last of which
was the Finance Committee.
It was so voted, unanimously.
Mr. Howard Humphrey moved to take Article 74 out of order.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 74. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Board of
Assessors to issue the sum of $150,000 or some lesser sum from Free Cash
in the Treasury for the reduction of the 1972 tax rate; or act in relation
thereto.
Board of Assessors
UNDER ARTICLE 74. Mr. Richard McDermott moved that the Town
vote to instruct the Board of Assessors to issue the sum of $150,000 from
Free Cash in the Treasury for the reduction of the 1972 tax rate.
It was so voted, unanimously.
Adjourned annual town meeting recessed at 8:00 P.M.
WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
April 18, 1972
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To the Constable, or any other suitable person of the Town of
Chelmsford:
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 81
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby
requested to notify and warn the legal voters of said Chelmsford to meet
in the Chelmsford High School Gymnasium on Tuesday, April 18, 1972 at
8:00 p.m., then and there to act upon the following article, viz:
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
April 18, 1972
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr. called the special Town Meeting to
order at 8:00 P.M., recognizing the presence of a quorum.
The Moderator asked the voters to waive the reading of the sheriff's
return of the warrant. It was so voted. On a motion to waive the reading of
the entire warrant, it was so voted unanimously.
ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of
$38,000 from the Board of Health Land Fill operation account to the
Highway Department Waste Collection Account said sum to be used to
defray the costs of the continued use of the Swain Road land fill facility
and the Lowell Incinerator for waste collection purposes; or act in relation
thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 1. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved that the Town vote to
transfer the sum of $38,000 from the Board of Health Land Fill operation
account to the Highway Department Waste Collection Account said sum
to be used to defray the costs of the continued use of the Swain Road land
fill facility and the Lowell Incinerator for waste collection purposes.
It was so voted, unanimously.
There was no question of a quorum. The special Town Meeting
adjourned at 8:02 P.M.
AND YOU ARE DIRECTED to serve this Warrant by posting attested
copies thereof at the McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford
Center, North Elementary School Auditorium, Junior High School Band
Room, East Chelmsford School, Byam School Cafetorium, Westlands
School Cafeteria, Senior High School Gym, South Row School Audito-
rium, Fire House, Old Westford Road seven days at least before the time
appointed for holding the meeting aforesaid.
HEREOF FAIL NOT and make return of the Warrant with your
doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding this
meeting aforesaid.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS THIS 6th day of APRIL, 1972.
GERALD J. LANNAN
EUGENE J. DOODY
PAUL C. HART
HOWARD E. HUMPHREY
THOMAS F. MARKHAM, JR.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS. Chelmsford April 10, 1972
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned the
inhabitants of the Town of Chelmsford by posting up attested copies of
same at the following places, wit: McFarlin School All Purpose Room,
Chelmsford Center, North Elementary School Auditorium, Junior High
School Band Room, East Chelmsford School, Byam School Cafetorium,
Westlands School Cafeteria, Senior High School Gym, South Row School
Auditorium, Fire House, Old Westford Road seven days at least before the
time appointed for holding the meeting aforesaid.
William E. Spence
Constable of Chelmsford
The regular Town Meeting reconvened at 8:03 P.M.
Mr. Reginald Larkin questioned the presence of a quorum. A count
was taken indicating that there were 161 voters present.
A recess was called by the Selectmen. After ten minutes, another
count was taken. There were 202 voters present.
ARTICLE 51. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the
Selectmen to appoint a committee consisting of five members, one of
whom shall be the Chief of Police, for the purpose of proceeding with the
preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of an addition
to the present existing Police Station; and to raise and appropriate a
certain sum of money for the use of said committee; or act in relation
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 51. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote
to authorize the Selectmen to appoint a committee consisting of five
members, one of whom shall be the Chief of Police, for the purpose of
proceeding with the preparation of plans and specifications for the
construction of an addition to the present existing Police Station; and to
raise and appropriate the sum of $2,500 for the use of said committee.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 52. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of
Selectmen to acquire in fee simple by purchase, by eminent domain or
otherwise, as the site for a proposed new fire station the following
described land which is bounded as follows:
Beginning at a point on the northeasterly side of said Carlisle Street,
• the northwesterly corner of land now or formerly of Hattie C.
Gonzales; thence northeasterly by said Gonzales land, two hundred
three (203) feet; thence westerly at an angle of 90° 4" by said
Gonzales land twenty-eight (28) feet; thence southwesterly by other
land of the grantors to the point of beginning. Plan Book 52, Plan 93:
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and to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from
available funds the sum of $6,500, or some other sum of money, to defray
all necessary costs, fees, and expenses in connection with the acquisition
of said land and for paying any damages which may be awarded as the
result of any such taking; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 52. Pertaining to the acquisition of land for a site for
a new fire station on Carlisle Street. The vote was
YES 33
NO 85 Motion defeated.
ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds a certain sum of money to be used for
procuring plans and specifications for a proposed new fire house in East
Chelmsford; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 54. In the event of an affirmative vote on the preceding
article, to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
appoint an "East Chelmsford Fire House Building Committee" whose
function will be to proceed with the procurement of plans, legal and
technical advice, specifications and costs for the construction of a
proposed new fire house in East Chelmsford; or act in relation thereto.
Motion was made to withdraw Articles 53 & 54. It was so voted.
Article 55 was voted on meeting held March 27, 1972.
ARTICLE 56. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following
By-Law relating to the use of Chelmsford Parks & Commons:
1. No ball playing or other activities that are injurious to park
property will be allowed.
2. No riding of bicycles will be allowed.
3. No livestock will be allowed.
4. No gas-driven vehicles to be allowed in any Park unless authorized
by the Park Commissioners. Said vehicles to include automobiles,
snow-mobiles, motorcycles, mini-bikes, dunebuggies, go-carts or
any type of gas driven recreation vehicle.
5. No general rough housing around will be allowed.
6. All unruly gangs are to be dispersed from Park areas.
7. No drinking of any alcoholic beverages will be allowed at any
time.
8. No climbing on monuments, trees, and shrubs will be allowed.
9. Permission must be obtained from the Park Commissioners for
the use of any Public Park, for a definite purpose.
10. An 11:00 p.m. curfew will be set for use of the parks;
or act in relation thereto.
Park Department
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UNDER ARTICLE 56. Regarding By-Law changes for Chelmsford Parks
& Commons, defeated unanimously.
ARTICLE 57. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a certain sum
of money from the Perpetual Care Interest Account to the Perpetual Care
Beautification Account; or act in relation thereto.
Cemetery Commission
UNDER ARTICLE 57. Mr. Arne Olsen moved that the Town vote to
transfer $5,000 from the Perpetual Care Interest Account to the Perpetual
Care Beautification Account.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 58. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer a certain sum of money for surveying 9 acres of land in the rear
of Pine Ridge Cemetery for future cemetery lots; or act in relation thereto.
Cemetery Commission
UNDER ARTICLE 58. Regarding funds for surveying rear of Pine Ridge
Cemetery for future expansion, this article was defeated unanimously.
ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a
certain sum of money for the purpose of purchasing one new two ton
dump truck chassis for the Cemetery Department, said purchase to be
made under the supervision of the Cemetery Commission; or act in
relation thereto.
Cemetery Commission
UNDER ARTICLE 59. Regarding purchase of a dump truck chassis for
Cemetery Department — this article was dismissed.
ARTICLE 60. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of
Selectmen to enter into and negotiate with a Transportation Company for
Bus Service for the Town of Chelmsford and Lowell areas if it is concluded
by the Board of Selectmen that such service would be to the best interest
of the Town; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 60. Mrs. Dolores McGuire moved to amend Article 60
to add "other than MBTA or other regional bus company" after the words
"Transportation Company".
It was so voted.
Mr. Gerald Lannan moved that the Town vote to authorize the Board
of Selectmen to enter into and negotiate with a Transportation Company
other than MBTA or other regional bus company for bus service for the
Town of Chelmsford and Lowell areas if it is concluded by the Board of
Selectmen that such service would be to the best interest of the Town.
It was so voted, as amended.
ARTICLE 61. In the event of an affirmative vote under the preceding
article, to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer
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from available funds a certain sum, said sum to be utilized by the Board of
Selectmen as the Town's assessment for bus service for the year May 13,
1972 thru December 31, 1973; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 61. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved that the Town vote to
raise and appropriate the sum of $29,000, said sum to be utilized by the
Board of Selectmen as the Town's assessment for bus service for the year
May 13, 1972 thru May 13, 1973.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will vote to continue to participate
in a Regional Drug Abuse Control Program, and to negotiate with the
Greater Lowell Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Program, Inc., d/b/a
Share, concerning this program, in conjunction with the City of Lowell
and other Greater-Lowell Towns, and in connection thereto, to see if the
Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, a
certain sum of money to be used for this purpose; or act in relation
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 62. Mr. Eugene Doody moved that the Town vote to
continue to participate in a Regional Drug Abuse Control Program, and to
negotiate with the Greater Lowell Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation
Program, Inc., d/b/a Share, concerning this program, in conjunction with
the City of Lowell and other Greater-Lowell Towns, and in connection
thereto, to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $18,000 to
be used for this purpose.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds in the Treasury, a sum of money to be
expended by a Charter Commission elected pursuant to the General Laws
of Massachusetts, Chapter 43B for the purpose of study and preparation of
a proposed Charter to be submitted to the voters as provided by and to
fulfill the requirements of said Chapter 43B; or act in relation thereto.
Petition
UNDER ARTICLE 63. Mr. Robert Bennett moved that the Town vote to
raise and appropriate the sum of $6,500 to be expended by a Charter
Commission elected pursuant to the General Laws of Massachusetts,
Chapter 43B for the purpose of study and preparation of a proposed
Charter to be submitted to the voters as provided by and to fulfill the
requirements of said Chapter 43B.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 64. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds the sum of $294 for the use of the
Chelmsford Housing Authority as operating funds; or act in relation
thereto.
Chelmsford Housing Authority
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UNDER ARTICLE 64. Mrs. Ruth Delaney moved that the Town vote to
raise and appropriate $294 for the use of the Chelmsford Housing
Authority as operating funds.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 65. To see if the Town will vote to allow the Chelmsford
Housing Authority to contract with the Lowell Association for Retarded
Children, Inc., and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the establish-
ment of a Community Residence Program for adult retardates within the
Town of Chelmsford; or act in relation thereto.
Chelmsford Housing Authority
UNDER ARTICLE 65. Mrs. Ruth Delaney moved that the Town vote to
allow the Chelmsford Housing Authority to contract with the Lowell
Association for Retarded Children, Inc. and the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts for the establishment of a Community Residence Program
for adult retardates within the Town of Chelmsford.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds the sum of $500 or some other sum to the
use of the Chelmsford Revolutionary War BiCentennial Celebrations
Commission for the preparation of plans for the National Celebration of
our country's birth to be held in 1975 and 1976; or act in relation thereto.
Chelmsford Revolutionary War
BiCentennial Celebration Commission
UNDER ARTICLE 66. Mr. John Alden moved that the Town vote to
raise and appropriate the sum of $500 to the use of the Chelmsford
Revolutionary War BiCentennial Celebrations Commission for the prepara-
tion of plans for the National Celebration of our country's birth to be held
in 1975 and 1976.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 67. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds the sum of $300 to the use of the
Executive Committee of the Revolutionary War BiCentennial Celebrations
Commission said funds to be used for the purchase of office equipment
and stationery, postage expenses, photography expenses, markers, and part
time clerical help; or act in relation thereto.
Chelmsford Revolutionary War
BiCentennial Celebration Commission
UNDER ARTICLE 67. Mr. John Alden moved that the Town vote to
raise and appropriate the sum of $300 to the use of the Executive
Committee of the Revolutionary War BiCentennial Celebrations Com-
mission, said funds to be used for the piu - chase of office equipment and
stationery, postage expenses, photography expenses, markers, and part
time clerical help.
It was so voted.
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ARTICLE 68. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the following
By-law:
TRASH DISPOSAL (Recycling)
In order to implement a program of recycling in conjunction with
regular waste collections, residents of every household are requested
to separate glass, cans and newspapers from the regular waste material
before depositing same for collection; or act in relation thereto.
Environmental Advisory Council
UNDER ARTICLE 68. Mrs. Ethel Kamien moved that the Town vote to
adopt the following By-Law:
TRASH DISPOSAL (Recycling)
In order to implement a program of recycling in conjunction with
regular waste collections, residents of every household are requested
to separate glass, cans and newspapers from the regular waste material
before depositing same for collection.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 69. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds a certain sum of money for application to
the Conservation Fund; or act in relation thereto.
Conservation Commission
UNDER ARTICLE 69. Mr. John Balco moved for dismissal of Article 69.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 70. To see if the Town will vote to raise ana appropriate
or transfer from available funds the sum of $22,500 to the Conservation
Fund, to be held on deposit for use in accordance with the provisions of
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C; or act in relation
thereto.
League of Women Voters of Chelmsford
UNDER ARTICLE 70. Mr. Richard McDermott moved to amend this
motion to read "surplus" funds instead of "available" funds.
It was so voted.
Mr. John Balco moved that the Town vote to transfer from surplus
funds the sum of $22,500 to the Conservation Fund, to be held on deposit
for use in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 40, Section 8C.
It was so voted, as amended.
ARTICLE 71. To see if the Town will vote to amend the By-laws
relating to the use of Chelmsford Conservation Reservations by adding:
9. No person shall camp or remain overnight on Conservation Land
without the written consent of the Conservation Commission;
or act in relation thereto.
Conservation Commission
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UNDER ARTICLE 71. Mr. John Balco moved that the Town vote to
amend the By-laws relating to the use of Chelmsford Conservation
Reservations by adding:
9. No person shall camp or remain overnight on Conservation Land
without the written consent of the Conservation Commission.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 72. To see if the Town will vote to accept a gift of title to
land from Edgar Clark Dixon, Edna G. Mansur, and Ethel M. McGee,
described as follows:
Beginning at the most southwesterly corner of the premises at the
center of Old Stony Brook near the Boston and Maine Railroad
Corporation (Stony Brook Branch); thence in a northwesterly
direction 430 feet, more or less to a point; thence in a northeasterly
direction, by various courses, 507 feet, more or less to a point; thence
in a northwesterly direction, 174 feet, more or less to the shore of
Crystal Lake, sometimes called Newfield Pond; thence in an easterly
direction, by said shore of said lake, 550 feet, more or less, to the
westerly side of a canal; thence southeasterly by said westerly side of
said canal, 270 feet, more or less, to a point; thence in a southerly
direction, by various courses, 415 feet, more or less, to the center of
the aforementioned Old Stony Brook; thence southwesterly, by the
center of said brook, 1000 feet, more or less, to the point of
beginning.
Containing about 9.0 acres, all as shown in a plan entitled "Plan of
Crystal Lake, Chelmsford, Mass. Taken by Town of Chelmsford for
Municipal Purposes, Public Health, Safety and/or Conservation", Scale
1" = 100', dated October 1970, by Emmons, Fleming & Bienvenu,
Inc., Engineers and Surveyors, Billerica, Mass. filed in Middlesex
North Registry of Deeds.
The consideration of this conveyance is less than $100.
These premises are conveyed subject to easements, restrictions,
agreements or covenants of record, if any;
or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 7 2. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved that the Town vote to
accept a gift of title to land from Edgar Clark Dixon, Edna G. Mansur, and
Ethel M. McGee, described as follows:
Beginning at the most southwesterly corner of the premises at the
center of Old Stony Brook near the Boston and Maine Railroad
Corporation (Stony Brook Branch); thence in a northwesterly
direction 430 feet, more or less, to a point; thence in a northeasterly
direction, by various courses, 507 feet, more or less, to a point; thence
in a northwesterly direction, 174 feet, more or less, to the shore of
Crystal Lake, sometimes called Newfield Pond; thence in an easterly
direction, by said shore of said lake, 550 feet, more or less, to the
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westerly side of a canal; thence southeasterly by said westerly side of
said canal, 270 feet, more or less, to a point; thence in a southerly
direction, by various courses, 415 feet, more or less, to the center of
the aforementioned Old Stony Brook; thence southwesterly, by the
center of said brook, 1000 feet, more or less, to the point of
beginning.
Containing about 9.0 acres, all as shown on a plan entitled "Plan of
Crystal Lake, Chelmsford, Mass. Taken by Town of Chelmsford for
Municipal Purposes, Public Health, Safety and/or Conservation", Scale
1" = 100', dated October 1970, by Emmons, Fleming & Bienvenu,
Inc., Engineers and Surveyors, Billerica, Mass. filed in Middlesex
North Registry of Deeds.
The consideration of this conveyance is less than $100.
These premises are conveyed subject to easements, restrictions,
agreements or covenants of record, if any.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 73. To see if the Town will vote to accept the following
mentioned streets, as laid out by the Board of Selectmen, and shown by
their reports and plans duly filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, and to
raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a certain sum of
money for the purpose of reconstructing the following-mentioned streets:
Berkeley Drive Stuart Road
Cove Street Extension Thomas Drive
Dawn Drive Windsor Street
Essex Place
Providing all construction of same meets with the requirements of the
Board of Selectmen, and subject to the withholding of any remaining
bonds until such requirements have been met; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 73. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved that the Town vote to
accept the following mentioned streets, as laid out by the Board of
Selectmen, and shown by their reports and plans duly filed in the Office of
the Town Clerk, and to raise and appropriate no money for the purpose of
reconstructing the following-mentioned streets:
Berkeley Drive Stuart Road
Cove Street Extension Thomas Drive
Dawn Drive Windsor Street
Essex Place
Providing all construction of same meets with the requirements of the
Board of Selectmen, and subject to the withholding of any remaining
bonds until such requirements have been met.
It was so voted.
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Mr. Eugene Doody moved for adjournment at 9:45 P.M.
TOTAL WARRANT $12,854,695.32 TRANSFERS $272,900.00
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, JR. MARY E. ST. HILAIRE
Moderator Town Clerk
AND YOU ARE DIRECTED to serve this Warrant by posting attested
copies thereof at the McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford
Center; North Elementary School Auditorium; Junior High School Band
Room; East Chelmsford School; By am School Cafetorium; Westlands
School Cafeteria; Senior High School Gym; South Row School Audito-
rium; Fire House, Old Westford Road seven days at least before the time
appointed for holding the meeting aforesaid.
HEREOF FAIL NOT and make return of the Warrant with your
doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding this
meeting aforesaid.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS THIS 14th day of February, 1972.
GERALD J. LANNAN
EUGENE J. DOODY
PAUL C. HART
HOWARD E. HUMPHREY
THOMAS F. MARKHAM, JR.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS. February 25, 1972
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned the
inhabitants of the Town of Chelmsford by posting up attested copies of
same at the following places, wit: McFarlin School All Purpose Room,
Chelmsford Center; North Elementary School Auditorium; Junior High
School Band Room; East Chelmsford School; By am School Cafetorium;
Westlands School Cafeteria; Senior High School Gym; South Row School
Auditorium; Fire House, Old Westford Road seven days at least before the
time appointed for holding the meeting aforesaid.
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
A True Copy, Attest:
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
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TOWN WARRANT FOR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY
April 25, 1972
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To the Constable, or any other suitable person of the Town of
Chelmsford:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby
requested to notify and warn the legal voters of said Chelmsford to meet
in their several polling places, viz:
McFarlin School — All Purpose Room
Auditorium — North School
Band Room — Junior High School
East Chelmsford School
Byam School, Cafetorium
Cafeteria — Westlands School
Auditorium — North School
Small Gymnasium — High School
Cafeteria — So. Row School
Cafeteria — So. Row School
Cafeteria — Westlands School
Fire House — Old Westford Road
On Tuesday, the 25th of April, 1972, being the fourth Tuesday in said
month, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. for the following purposes:
To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the Election of
-Candidates of Political Parties for the following offices:
PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE
20 Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Democratic
Party.
12 Alternate Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the
Democratic Party.
10 Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the Republican
Party.
10 Alternate Delegates at Large to the National Convention of the
Republican Party.
7 District Delegates to the National Convention of the Democratic
Party.
Fifth Congressional District
4 Alternate District Delegates to the National Convention of the
Democratic Party.
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Precinct 11.
Precinct 12.
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Fifth Congressional District
2 District Delegates to the National Convention of the Republican
Party.
Fifth Congressional District
2 Alternate District Delegates to the National Convention of the
Republican Party.
Fifth Congressional District
District Members of State Committee (one man and one woman) for
each Political Party for the Seventh Middlesex Senatoi-ial District.
35 Members of the Democratic Town Committee
35 Members of the Republican Town Committee
The polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
HEREOF FAIL NOT and make return of this Warrant with your
doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding this
meeting aforesaid.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS THIS 13th Day of April 1972.
GERALD J. LANNAN
EUGENE J. DOODY
PAUL C. HART
HOWARD E. HUMPHREY
THOMAS F. MARKHAM, JR.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS. April 13, 1972
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned the
inhabitants of the Town of Chelmsford by posting up attested copies of
same at the following places, wit: McFarlin School All Purpose Room,
Chelmsford Center; North Elementary School Auditorium; Junior High
School Band Room; East Chelmsford School; Byam School Cafetorium;
Westlands School Cafeteria; North Elementary School Auditorium; Senior
High School Gym; South Row School Auditorium; South Row School
Auditorium; Westlands School Cafeteria; Fire House, Old Westford Road
seven days at least before the time appointed for holding the meeting
aforesaid.
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
A. True Copy, Attest:
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
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WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
June 19, 1972
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To the Constable, or any other suitable person of the Town of
Chelmsford:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby
requested to notify and warn the legal voters of said Chelmsford to meet
in the Chelmsford High School Gymnasium on Monday, June 19, 1972 at
8:00 p.m., then and there to act upon the following articles, viz:
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
June 19, 1972
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin called the special Town Meeting to
order at 8:08 P.M., recognizing the presence of a quorum which is 300
registered voters for a special Town Meeting.
The following tellers were appointed:
Arnaud Blackadar David Mason
Eugene Crane Robert Sullivan
Edgar Gilet Louis Zervas
Mr. Gerald Lannan moved that the reading of the constable's return of
the warrant be waived. It was so voted. Motion to waive reading of entire
warrant. Motion carried.
ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available
funds a certain sum of money for the purchase of a new motor for a 1957
Maxim Fire Engine for the Fire Department, such purchase to be made
under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 1. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote to
transfer from available funds the sum of $6,000.00 for the purchase of a
new motor for a 1957 Maxim Fire Engine for the Fire Department, such
purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum of
$15,000 from surplus revenue to the Highway Department materials
account for the purpose of defraying the cost of transporting approxi-
mately 30,000 cubic yards of loam from a location off Manahan Street
(Westlands Section) to a municipal site, said loam to be used for municipal
purposes including landscaping school grounds; or act in relation thereto.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 105
UNDER ARTICLE 2. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote to
transfer the sum of $15,000 from Surplus revenue to the Highway
Department materials account for the purpose of defraying the cost of
transporting approximately 30,000 cubic yards of loam from a location
off Manahan Street (Westlands Section) to a municipal site, said loam to
be used for municipal purposes including landscaping school grounds.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Road
Machinery Fund, a certain sum of money for the purchase of a Drain
Cleaning Machine for the Highway Department, such purchase to be made
under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 3. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote to
transfer from the Road Machinery Fund, the sum of $5,200.00 for the
purchase of a Drain Cleaning Machine for the Highway Department, such
purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Chelmsford
Zoning By-Laws and Zoning Map to change from Single Residence District
(RB) to Shopping Center District (CC) the property bounded by North
Road, land of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, land now or formerly
of Chelmsford House Realty Trust, land now or formerly Benjamin
Blechman et ux, and land now of John D. Arenstam and Edward J. Duffy,
bounded and described as follows:
WESTERLY by North Road, 1,523.42 feet;
NORTHWESTERLY by a curve forming the intersection of the reloca-
tion of North Road and the ramp to Route 3,
154.78 feet;
NORTHERLY by land of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
447.80 feet;
NORTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Chelmsford House
Realty Trust, 935.68 feet;
SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Benjamin & Esther F.
Blechman, 729.70 feet;
NORTHEASTERLY again by said Blechman land, 192.67 feet; and
SOUTHEASTERLY by Lot 1A on plan hereinafter mentioned, 275.69
feet.
Containing approximately 23 acres of land, and being shown as Lot IB,
Parcel 1A, Parcel B, Lot 1C and Lot 2 on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in
Chelmsford, Mass., Prepared for John D. Arenstam, Dec. 1969, Emmons,
Fleming & Bienvenu, Inc., Billerica, Mass., Engineers & Surveyors" which
plan is recorded with Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds in Book
of Plans 109, Plan 165; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 4. Mr. John Arenstam moved that the Town vote to
amend the Chelmsford Zoning By-Laws to change from Single Residence
District (RB) to Shopping Center District (CC) the property bounded by
106 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
North Road land of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, land now or
formerly of Chelmsford House Realty Trust, land now or formerly of
Benjamin Blechman et ux, and land now of John D. Arenstam and Edward
J. Duffy.
After a lengthy debate on the merits of this zoning change and
shopping center a motion was made to stop debate.
It was so voted, unanimously.
The vote on the main motion was
YES 473
NO 567 Motion Defeated
Mr. Gerald Lannan moved for adjournment at 10:00 P.M. It was so
voted.
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, JR. MARY E. ST. HILAIRE
Moderator Town Clerk
AND YOU ARE DIRECTED to serve this Warrant by posting attested
copies thereof at the McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford
Center; North Elementary School Auditorium; Junior High School Band
Room; East Chelmsford School; Byam School Cafetorium; Westlands
School Cafeteria; North Elementary School Auditorium; Senior High
School Gym; South Row School Auditorium; South Row School
Auditorium; Westlands School Cafeteria; Fire House, Old Westford Road
seven days at least before the time appointed for holding the meeting
aforesaid.
HEREOF FAIL NOT and make return of the Warrant with your
doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding this
meeting aforesaid.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS THIS 8th day of June, 1972.
GERALD J. LANNAN
EUGENE J. DOODY
PAUL C. HART
HOWARD E. HUMPHREY
THOMAS F. MARKHAM, JR.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS. June 6, 1972
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned the
Inhabitants of the Town of Chelmsford by posting up attested copies of
same at the following places, wit: McFarlin School All Purpose Room,
Chelmsford Center; North Elementary School Auditorium; Junior High
School Band Room; East Chelmsford School; Byam School Cafetorium;
Westlands School Cafeteria; North Elementary School Auditorium; Senior
High School Gym; South Row School Auditorium; South Row School
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 107
Auditorium; Westlands School Cafeteria; Fire House, Old Westford Road
seven days at least before the time appointed for holding the meeting
aforesaid.
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
A True Copy, Attest:
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
August 7, 1972
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To the Constable, or any other suitable person of the Town of
Chelmsford:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby
requested to notify and warn the legal voters of said Chelmsford to meet
in the Chelmsford High School Auditorium on Monday, August 7, 1972 at
8:00 p.m., then and there to act upon the following articles, viz:
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
August 7, 1972
The special Town Meeting was called to order by the Moderator
Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr., recognizing the presence of a quorum.
Mr. Gerald Lannan moved that the reading of the constable's return of
the warrant be waived.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from surplus
revenue a certain sum of money to an account entitled "Tornado
Emergency Account", said sum to be used to defray the expenses incurred
by the Board of Selectmen under their emergency powers as the result of
the tornado which struck the Town on July 21, 1972; or act in relation
thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 1. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town vote to
transfer from surplus revenue the sum of $70,000.00 to an account
entitled "Tornado Emergency Account", said sum to be used to defray the
108 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
expenses incurred by the Board of Selectmen under their emergency
powers as the result of the tornado which struck the Town on July 21,
1972.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of
Selectmen subject to the provisions of any applicable By-Law to advertise
and contract for bids for the removal and sale of fill from the bed of
Crystal Lake, said removal and sale to be for the purpose of restoring the
lake bed to a condition compatible with its rehabilitation as a recreation
facility for the citizens of the Town; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 2. Mr. Paul C. Hart moved that the Town vote to
authorize the Board of Selectmen subject to the provisions of any
applicable By-Law to advertise and contract for bids for the removal and
sale of fill from the bed of Crystal Lake according to specifications set by
an engineering study, said removal and sale to be for the purpose of
restoring the lake bed to a condition compatible with its rehabilitation as a
recreation facility for the citizens of the Town.
It was so voted, unanimously.
Mr. Howard Humphrey moved for adjournment at 8:30 P.M.
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, JR. MARY E. ST. HILAIRE
Moderator Town Clerk
AND YOU ARE DIRECTED to serve this Warrant by posting attested
copies thereof at the McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford
Center; North Elementary School Auditorium; Junior High School Band
Room; East Chelmsford School; By am School Cafetorium; Westlands
School Cafeteria; North Elementary School Auditorium; Senior High
School Gym; South Row School Auditorium; South Row School
Auditorium; Westlands School Cafeteria; Fire House, Old Westford Road
seven days at least before the time appointed for holding the meeting
aforesaid.
HEREOF FAIL NOT and make return of the Warrant with your
doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding this
meeting aforesaid.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS THIS 27th day of July. 1972.
GERALD J. L ANN AN
EUGENE J. DOODY
PAUL C. HART
HOWARD E. HUMPHREY
THOMAS F. MARKHAM, JR.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
109
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
July 27, 1972
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned the
inhabitants of the Town of Chelmsford by posting up attested copies of
same at the following places, wit: McFarlin School All Purpose Room,
Chelmsford Center; North Elementary School Auditorium; Junior High
School Band Room; East Chelmsford School; Byam School Cafetorium;
Westlands School Cafeteria; North Elementary School Auditorium; Senior
High School Gym; South Row School Auditorium; South Row School
Auditorium; Westlands School Cafeteria; Fire House, Old Westford Road
seven days at least before the time appointed for holding the meeting
aforesaid.
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
A True Copy, Attest:
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
TOWN WARRANT FOR STATE PRIMARY
September 19, 1972
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To the Constable, or any other suitable person of the Town of
Chelmsford:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby
requested to notify and warn the legal voters of said Chelmsford to meet
in their several polling places, viz:
Precinct 1. McFarlin School — All Purpose Room
Precinct 2. Auditorium — North School
Precinct 3. Band Room — Junior High School
Precinct 4. East Chelmsford School
Precinct 5. Byam School Cafetorium
Precinct 6. Cafeteria — Westlands School
Precinct 7. Auditorium — North School
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Precinct 8. Small Gymnasium — High School
Precinct 9. Cafeteria — So. Row School
Precinct 10. Cafeteria — So. Row School
Precinct 11. Cafeteria — Westlands School
Precinct 12. Fire House — Old Westford Road
On Tuesday, the 19th day of September, 1972, being the third
Tuesday in said month, at 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 o'clock p.m. for the
following purposes:
To bring in their votes to the Primary Officers for the nomination of
candidates for political parties for the following officers:
SENATOR IN CONGRESS for this commonwealth
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS for the 5th Congressional
District
COUNCILLOR for Councillor District
SENATOR for the 7th Senatorial District
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT for the 32nd Repre-
sentative District
REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY for Middlesex
County
COUNTY COMMISSIONER (2) for Middlesex County
COUNTY TREASURER for Middlesex County
The polls will be open from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
HEREOF FAIL NOT and make return of this Warrant with your
doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding this
meeting aforesaid.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS THIS 21st day of August, 1972.
GERALD J. LANNAN
EUGENE J. DOODY
PAUL C. HART
HOWARD E. HUMPHREY
THOMAS F. MARKHAM, JR.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS. August 21, 1972
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned the
inhabitants of the Town of Chelmsford by posting up attested copies of
same at the following places, to wit: McFarlin School All Purpose Room,
Chelmsford Center; North Elementary School Auditorium; Junior High
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School Band Room; East Chelmsford School; Byam School Cafetorium;
Westlands School Cafeteria; North Elementary School Auditorium; Senior
High School Gym; South Row School Auditorium; South Row School
Auditorium; Westlands School Cafeteria; Fire House, Old Westford Road
seven days at least before the time appointed for holding the meeting
aforesaid.
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
A True Copy, Attest:
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
TOWN WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION
November 7, 1972
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To the Constable, or any other suitable person of the Town of
Chelmsford:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby
requested to notify and warn the legal voters of said Chelmsford to meet
in their several polling places, viz:
Precinct 1. McFarlin School — All Purpose Room
Precinct 2. Auditorium — North School
Precinct 3. Band Room — Junior High School
Precinct 4. East Chelmsford School
Precinct 5. Byam School Cafetorium
Precinct 6. Cafeteria — Westlands School
Precinct 7. Auditorium — North School
Precinct 8. Small Gymnasium — High School
Precinct 9. Cafeteria — So. Row School
Precinct 10. Cafeteria — So. Row School
Precinct 11. Cafeteria — Westlands School
Precinct 1 2. Fire House — Old Westford Road
On Tuesday, the 7th day of November, 1972, being the first Tuesday
in said month, at 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the following purposes:
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 117
To bring in their votes to the Election Officers for the election of
candidates for political parties for the following offices:
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SENATOR IN CONGRESS
REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS for the 5th Congressional
District
COUNCILLOR for Councillor District
SENATOR for the 7 th Senatorial District
REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT for the 32nd Repre-
sentative District
REGISTER OF PROBATE AND INSOLVENCY for Middlesex
County
COUNTY COMMISSIONER (2) for Middlesex County
COUNTY TREASURER for Middlesex County
And to vote upon the following questions:
Question No. 1. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to
the constitution summarized below, which was approved
by the General Court in a joint session of the two
branches held June 18, 1969, received 221 votes in the
affirmative and 22 in the negative, and in a joint session
of the two branches held May 12, 1971, received 238
votes in the affirmative and 14 in the negative?
Yes □
No □
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment would authorize the Legis-
lature to enact a law that agricultural and horticultural
lands shall be valued, for taxation purposes, according to
their agricultural or horticultural uses. No parcel of land
less than five acres which has not been actively devoted
to such uses for two years preceding the tax year could
be valued at less than fair market value.
Question No. 2. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to
the constitution summarized below, which was approved
by the General Court in a joint session of the two
branches held June 18, 1969, received 143 votes in the
affirmative and 113 in the negative, and in a joint session
118
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
of the two branches held May 12, 1971, received 243
votes in the affirmative and 11 in the negative?
Yes □
No □
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment would bring the State Con-
stitution into conformity with the 26th Amendment to
the Constitution of the United States by setting the
minimum age for voting at eighteen.
Question No. 3. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to
the constitution summarized below, which was approved
by the General Court in a joint session of the two
branches held June 18, 1969, received 258 votes in the
affirmative and in the negative, and in a joint session
of the two branches held May 12, 1971, received 262
votes in the affirmative and 1 in the negative?
Yes □
No □
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment would remove the prohibition
against paupers from voting.
Question No. 4. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to
the constitution summarized below, which was approved
by the General Court in a joint session of the two
branches held June 18, 1969, received 264 votes in the
affirmative and in the negative?
Yes □
No □
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment would authorize the Legis-
lature to enact a law to permit the Commonwealth to
make loans for tuition and board at any college,
university or institution of higher learning to students
who are residents of the Commonwealth.
Question No. 5. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to
the constitution summarized below, which was approved
by the General Court in a joint session of the two
branches held August 5, 1969, received 239 votes in the
affirmative and in the negative, and in a joint session
of the two branches held May 12, 1971, received 266
votes in the affirmative and in the negative?
Yes □
No □
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 119
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment would annul Article 49 of the
Articles of Amendment to the Constitution and substi-
tute a new amendment which declares that the people
have the right to clean air and water, freedom from
excessive and unnecessary noise, and the natural scenic,
historic and esthetic qualities of their environment. It
further declares that the protection of the right to the
conservation, development and utilization of the agri-
cultural, mineral, forest, water, air and other natural
resources is a public purpose.
The Legislature is authorized to adopt necessary legisla-
tion and to provide for eminent domain takings where
required for the purposes of the amendment. Any
property so taken may only be used for other purposes
or disposed of upon a two-thirds vote of the Legislature.
Question No. 6. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to
the constitution summarized below, which was approved
by the General Court in a joint session of the two
branches held July 2, 1969, received 204 votes in the
affirmative and 49 in the negative, and in a joint session
of the two branches held May 12, 1971, received 245
votes in the affirmative and 20 in the negative?
Yes □
No □
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment would authorize, but not
require, the Legislature to modify the Massachusetts
income tax laws by the use of graduated rates instead of
the present flat or uniform rates. The Legislature could
do this in any one of three ways:
1. Apply a uniform rate or percentage to an individual's
federal income tax liability; or
2. Apply graduated rates to an individual's federal
taxable income; or
3. Apply graduated rates to income determined to be
taxable under Massachusetts law.
The Legislature would also be authorized to provide for
reasonable examptions, deductions, and abatements and
make the definition of any term used in the state tax law
automatically the same as it is under Federal Law.
Question No. 7. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to
the constitution summarized below, which was approved
by the General Court in a joint session of the two
120 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
branches held June 18, 1969, received 198 votes in the
affirmative and 63 in the negative, and in a joint session
of the two branches held May 12, 1971, received 231
votes in the affirmative and 31 in the negative?
Yes □
No D
SUMMARY
The proposed amendment would require that all judges
must retire upon reaching seventy years of age.
Question No. 8. Do you approve of an act passed by the general court in
the year nineteen hundred and seventy-two, entitled
"An Act lowering to eighteen years the age requirement
of a person licensed to sell or allowed to purchase
alcoholic beverages?"
Yes □
No □
Question No. 9 "Shall the voluntary recitation of prayer be authorized
in the public schools of the commonwealth?"
Yes □
No □
The polls will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
HEREOF FAIL NOT and make return of this Warrant with your
doings thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding this
meeting aforesaid.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS THIS 28th day of October, 1972.
GERALD J. LANNAN
EUGENE J. DOODY
PAUL C. HART
HOWARD E. HUMPHREY
THOMAS F. MARKHAM, JR.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS. Chelmsford October 30, 1972
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned the
inhabitants of the Town of Chelmsford by posting up attested copies of
same at the following places, to wit: McFarlin School All Purpose Room,
Chelmsford Center; North Elementary School Auditorium; Junior High
School Band Room; East Chelmsford School; Byam School Cafetorium;
Westlands School Cafeteria; North Elementary School Auditorium; Senior
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
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High School Gym; South Row School Auditorium; South Row School
Auditorium; Westlands School Cafeteria; Fire House, Old Westford Road
seven days at least before the time appointed for holding the meeting
aforesaid.
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
A True Copy, Attest:
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
131
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Leslie Vincent, Jean B. Callahan, Carol C. Cleven
James M. Geary, Jr., Martin Ames, Robert D. Hall
Martin Ames, Chairman
Carol C. Cleven, Vice Chairman Robert D. Hall
Jean B. Callahan, Secretary James M. Geary, Jr.
Leslie Vincent, High School Student Member
Thomas L. Rivard, Superintendent
The Annual Report for 1972: A Record of Selected Educational Events
of Special Interest and Importance
Year Teachers Non-Teachers 1 Budget 2 Expenditures 2 Enrollment
1968
406
117
$4,432,420.00
$4,189,625.00
7,806
1969
441
240
5,437,988.00
5,242,026.00
8,296
1970
474
256
6,416,116.00
6,200,184.00
8,755
1971
486
260
7,296,850.00
7,070,708.00
9,002
1972
497
273
8,305,023.00
8,090,812.00
8,990
1973
513
275
3
9,282 4
1 Includes Part Time Personnel
2 Includes Federal Funds
3 Not Finalized at Time of Printing
4 Anticipated
1972 was a year when a number of significant events occurred — a
time when a number of important trends emerged — a time when people
were productively active.
132 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
The Board of Education of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts'
leadership role in education began to emerge more actively in its state-
ments of general philosophy, policy and goals for public education.
are:
The ten educational goals developed by the State Board of Education
1. Physical and Emotional Well-Being
2. Basic Communication Skills
3. Effective Uses of Knowledge
4. Capacity and Desire for Lifelong Learning
5. Citizenship in a Democratic Society
6. Respect for the Community of Man
7. Occupational Competence
8. Understanding of the Environment
9. Individual Values and Attitudes
1 0. Creative Interests and Talents
Each public school system in the Commonwealth was asked to evalu-
ate its educational program in response to the following questions:
1. What policies and programs are presently in operation that serve
as a means of attaining these goals?
2. To what extent have these policies and programs succeeded rela-
tive to the attainment of these goals?
3. What new programs will be instituted in the September 1972 to
September 1975 period to attain these goals?
4. Given additional funds, what new programs would you initiate in
the 1972-73 school year to achieve these goals?
The goals of a school system may be presented in many different
ways, but essentially they must speak to what the citizens of the com-
munity consider to be the educated person who lives in a world of
today . . . who will live in a world of tomorrow where he must be able to
contribute, produce, and live the kind of life that is self-satisfying and
society-conscious.
The report of the Chelmsford Public Schools relative to the ten edu-
cational goals for the public schools of Massachusetts recognizes the need
for individual fulfillment and accepts that this will vary for different
people. The goals identify the elements of staff (the teacher in the process
of learning and teaching) and pupils (the pupil in the process of learning
and teaching) in a particular environment (building space and scheduled
time). The relationship among program, staff, pupil, and time-period must
be- understood if the ultimate determination of what must be provided
financially now, later, and ultimately is to be done on the most rational
basis.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 133
The 1972 year has been a continuation of the many aspects of cur-
riculum work. Interaction of professional people meeting together to
review and analyze goals and objectives, to share experiences, has in the
best sense provided a unique opportunity for the improvement of the
curriculum. In addition, in-service courses have preceded and strengthened
curriculum change by allowing certain staff members to continue their
study. Different members of the staff have also attended and participated
in state and national conferences.
Perhaps what is going on in the curriculum area, both within and
without the classroom, is best summarized in the following excerpts from
reports filed by school personnel with the superintendent.
(From the Coordinator Reading): "The ultimate goal of a reading
program is to provide instruction which will enable pupils to read to the
best of their abilities and allow them to make suitable contributions to
society.
Reading research indicates that a program which attempts to accom-
plish this goal must start in kindergarten and continue through grade
twelve; and since no single approach has been proven to be a panacea
program, it is the responsibility of the school to provide a program tailored
to fit the special needs of that particular system. The total program of
reading instruction in Chelmsford is based on this premise and in one of
gradual and continuous growth which enables pupils to read as well as
their abilities permit.
Research further indicates that a well balanced program must be in
effect if pupils are going to learn to read, use reading in all school subjects,
read at home as well as in school and read for enjoyment.
Balance is provided in the Chelmsford program by including the fol-
lowing types of reading in the total program.
1. Developmental Reading which develops the basic reading skills in
an orderly and sequential manner.
2. Functional Reading which develops the ability to locate informa-
tional materials, to comprehend such materials and to select materials
needed to organize what is read.
3. Recreational and Independent Reading which develops an interest
in reading and refines reading tastes.
Learning to read is a highly individualized matter due to uneveness in
skills development, learning rate, interest and ability from child to child.
The reading program in Chelmsford attempts to provide for these widely
differentiated reading needs in all grades by employing capable teachers,
by effectively organizing classroom and school grouping and by providing
effective teaching methods and materials.
In the primary grades a combination approach is employed utilizing
the best features of the language-experience approach, the multi-basal
reader approach, a phonics program and the individualized reading plan.
The combination approach for the intermediate grades makes use of
multi-basal materials to develop work recognition and comprehension
134 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
skills, the language-experience approach to develop communicative skills
and an individualized plan that encourages wide reading on the part of all
pupils.
At the present time many individually prescribed reading programs are
in progress in our elementary schools. This is due to: —
1. Teacher commitment to this philosophy of teaching reading.
2. A workshop on individualized reading held during the summer of
1972.
3. The availability to all teachers of a vast amount of materials
completed during the summer workshop.
4. Intensive inservice instruction in individualization for all elemen-
tary teachers during the present school year.
At the Junior High School level the developmental reading program is
adapted to meet the needs of average readers and purports to increase
reading competencies and interests of pupils who are about to enter into
secondary education.
Remedial instruction at this level is individualized and allows the less
able readers to improve their performances at their own particular rate.
The reading program at the High School is completely individualized
and is primarily remedial in scope. However, college bound students or any
other students who wish to increase their reading competencies may and
do enroll in this program.
Despite the changes in organizational planning and improved reading
methods, some students fail to respond to classroom instruction because
of some mental, social, emotional or neurological reason. These pupils are
cared for by reading and learning disability specialists who conduct
remedial classes at the elementary, junior and senior high school levels, and
also support the classroom teachers in an effort to meet the needs of such
pupils.
The reading department will continue to review and evaluate research
studies and will make changes in the curriculum when research indicates
that change is desirable. The present program of reading instruction,
according to research and pupil expectations is sound and fits the needs of
a town which is committed to quality eduation."
(From the Coordinator of Language Arts): "The primary concern of
Chelmsford's language arts program is to develop and refine student com-
mand of that uniquely human communication tool known as language.
For this reason, the language arts program seeks to develop in students an
appreciation of their communications heritage, an awareness of role which
mass media plays in contemporary communications, and some insights
concerning the probable communications patterns and media of the
future. The pervasive role of mass media in today's world demands that
both visual and verbal languages receive attention in the developmental
English program. Verbal language (i.e. oral and written communication)
remains, however, the special province and concern of the English
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program. The Chelmsford language arts program is, therefore, committed
to developing in students an understanding of the nature of verbal com-
munication; an appreciation of language and of its specialized applications
in literature and in contemporary media; an awareness of various usage
levels and their appropriate application; a respect for language and for its
role as a vehicle of persuasion and evaluation; and an ability to communi-
cate ideas, opinions, and feelings with precision and clarity.
Recent years have witnessed the evolution of a grades 1-12 Scope and
Sequence chart for the coverage of language arts skills, the adoption of a
contemporary language arts text series in grades 3-6, and a multi-level
spelling program with options for intensive individualization in grades 1-6;
the development of teacher-prepared text replacement materials for grades
1 and 2; and the preparation of extensive supplementary units in sentence
building, dictionary skills, composition, advertising, mythology, etymol-
ogy, and poetry for the elementary grades. Many of the latter units have
been selected for inclusion in the appendix of the Masschusetts English
Advisory Report in which guidelines for the teaching of English in the
state of Massachusetts will be set forth.
Elementary workshops in the summer of 1972 developed monitoring
systems and reorganized existing curriculum materials for more effective
implementation of individualization goals in multi-age classroom settings.
Additional options introduced into the creative writing segment of elemen-
tary curriculum included Encyclopedia Britannica's Magic Moments film
series, Ealing's Story Starter film loops, and several kits, manuals, and
workshop-prepared visuals and units for use in grades 3-6. Initial steps
toward the development of an elementary literature component took the
form of classroom anthologies of children's poetry, folk tales, poetry,
fables, and myths in grades 1-6.
An intensive summer workshop in 1972 produced guidelines for the
writing program in grades 7-9 and expanded in-class laboratories for indi-
vidualizing skills instruction. Diagnostic tests were also developed for use
in grade 7. These tests served the twin purposes of providing data for
individualizing skills instruction in grade 7 and analyzing the effectiveness
of the developmental skills program in grades 1-6.
Writing program guidelines and objectives now operate in grades 3-9
to provide intensive coverage of developmental writing skills and numerous
opportunities for creative writing projects. Highlights of the program
include: weekly student writing and/or editing activities in a classroom-as-
workshop setting; a variety of teacher responses in the form of class edit-
ing sheets, written comments, taped comments, individual conferences,
and personalized spelling sheets; increased emphasis on student responsi-
bility for careful editing of final drafts; and expanded opportunities for
student "publication" of successful, well edited work. Through the
cooperation of The Sentinel, a local newspaper, selected student writing is
published on a weekly basis during the school year.
Steps toward increased individualization in grades 7-9 have taken
several forms. Classroom laboratory materials, designed in summer work-
shops held in 1971 and 1972, provide reinforcement and remediation of
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language skills and are used in conjunction with the writing program.
Learning activities packages are in widespread use. In addition, teacher-
initiated projects in Guided Self Analysis (a method for teacher self-
evaluation of instructional strategies) and in the development of materials
for individualized instruction continue to operate at the Junior High
School and McFarlin School, respectively.
Multi-media kits, developed primarily through Title III NDEA fund-
ing, are used in connection with units on mythology, the Bible as litera-
ture, and specific authors such as Shakespeare and Dickens. These kits
have proved invaluable as resources for contract approaches to student
learning.
The effective use at the Junior High School of innovative approaches
such as team teaching, pupil contracts, visual composing, small group dis-
cussion, and role playing and drama activities has been incorporated into a
sound instructional program that continues to attract the attention and
interest of many visitors to the school system. As a result, Chelmsford
Junior High School has been selected as a model site for a day-long confer-
ence on teaching English in the junior high school grades.
In the Senior High School, reorganization has taken the form of a
wide variety of semester length courses in which developmental language,
writing, and speaking skills are organized under thematic, genre, or literary
era course structures whose objectives have been specified in terms of
various ability and interest levels. These courses constitute an attempt to
organize the curriculum into more effective units in preparation for even-
tual movement into an elective English program. Notable among these
units are the individualized reading courses which were considerably
expanded through NDEA Title III funding. Film study has been incorpo-
rated into the English program as an extension of a 1969 Title I ESEA
Grant, and options for student involvement in videotape and slide tape
composing activities have been provided in many courses. In addition the
sophomore year program provides students with opportunities to analyze
the specialized visual and verbal language of mass media and engage in the
planning and execution of videotape productions.
An interdisciplinary project involving grade 11 students in a joint
English-Social Studies American Studies Course, now in its third year, has
been expanded to four classes, and several elective offerings in creative
writing and drama permit interested students in grades 10 through 12 to
work together in areas of common interest. Five year plans call for
increased attention to interdepartmental projects and considerable expan-
sion of elective offerings.
At all grade levels, increased use has been made of visual media includ-
ing film, videotape, transparencies, and filmstrips. In addition tape
recorders are being used in many classrooms, grades 3-12, to create class-
room listening centers, to prepare taped evaluation of student writing, to
develop remediating materials for students with usage difficulties, and to
record student discussions for subsequent evaluation.
Recent research into the problems of English instruction, the effects
of the media revolution, and increasing emphasis on greater individualization
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of instruction have created the demand for a more vital and varied
English program than schools have known in the past. In Chelms-
ford, every attempt is being made to meet this demand through the devel-
opment of a relevant and contemporary program at all grade levels."
(From the Coordinator of Mathematics): — "The emphasis of mathe-
matics in the Chelmsford School System is on mathematical structures
learned in an atmosphere of active inquiry. The student is encouraged to
think for himself and to realize that there are often a variety of ways to
reach a solution. We have a spiral curriculum where the student meets
many basic mathematical ideas very early on an informal level, and he
broadens and deepens these concepts as long as he continues in the mathe-
matics sequence.
Recent research in the teaching of mathematics has shown that learn-
ing is not made more difficult when instruction includes complete, mathe-
matically correct, and more sophisticated explanations. The modern ideas
of mathematical structure make learning easier because they simplify and
unify what the children have to learn. This stress upon more adequate
understanding enables the Chelmsford School System to expose its stu-
dents to more mathematics in ilie same time, and it will make the experi-
ence of learning mathematics more rewarding for the student.
Understanding of mathematical concepts and some skill with its tech-
niques are necessary to both the application of mathematics in new situa-
tions and to the creation of new mathematics, but these understandings
and skills are far from sufficient. To apply and to invent mathematics one
must develop proficiency in "problem solving".
Throughout the Chelmsford Mathematics Program there are carefully
planned activities that help the pupil to maintain skill and understanding
as well as to review earlier work. Many unusual mathematical topics are
presented to stimulate interest and to serve as enrichment. Drill of basic
facts is presented in various ways that make it more palatable to the
children as well as to the teachers. Our program contains many unusual
topics and devices that clarify the standard material; broaden children's
knowledge of mathematics; and stimulate interest, creativity, and dis-
covery. Planned exposure to the ideas involved helps children see mathe-
matics as an ever-growing structure which releases new ideas from basic
concepts and principles.
Chelmsford's program coordinates proven teaching techniques and the
latest developments in learning theory with the precise concepts of
modern mathematics. Our texts are written in a way that communicates
the creative aspect of mathematics. At every stage children are encouraged
to discover ideas for themselves, to look for interesting patterns and rela-
tionships, and to develop their own generalizations. New topics of interest
to children are explored both because of their mathematical value and
because they encourage children to put forth their best efforts.
Our program utilizes materials which are written from a modern point
of view. Concepts are approached through an understanding of the overall
structure of mathematics, and their introduction is appropriately followed
up by adequate drill for the mastery of skills. At each stage in the
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presentation of new concepts, attention is focused on how these concepts
unfold from the basic principles presented earlier. Attention is also
directed toward certain fundamental principles which later serve to unify
the study of advanced mathematics. The interrelationships and structure
within the system as well as the routine facts and algorithms are stressed
throughout the program.
A coordinated effort has been made in the elementary schools to
individualize the teaching of mathematics to students. Supplemental
materials, manipulative devices, and skill building materials are being
utilized in order to provide for different levels of ability. The child emerg-
ing from the elementary program should have a thorough grounding in
both arithmetic and intuitive geometry.
The elementary mathematics program in Chelmsford reflects the
following beliefs:
• There are fundamental concepts of mathematics which, when
isolated and presented clearly, provide the learner with helpful
tools for furthering his knowledge.
• At every level children are encouraged to think, to question, and
to understand.
• Although every generation should benefit from the learning of
past generations, the creativity of each new generation must not
be hampered by forcing, upon our pupils, patterns of thought
which have served us well but which may be inadequate in the
future.
• Mathematics can be taught as it really is: A dynamic subject that
holds extreme fascination for children.
In our continuing endeavor to meet the needs of individual students,
the elementary mathematics program has made progress toward individ-
ualizing its instruction. Although this aspect has been monitored very
closely, the progress, enthusiasm and observations, to date, have been most
encouraging. Individualizing instruction is currently going on, in varying
degrees, in every elementary school.
Our individualized mathematics system is just that: a system or
organization of materials, which presents the necessary skills of elementary
mathematics in a logical succession of separate steps. In a way, IMS is
based on the truth of an old maxim: "Nothing succeeds like success." With
each step that is accomplished, a child is highly motivated to move on to
the next step.
Diagnostic tests are part of the individualized math curriculum. They
enable the teacher to prescribe exactly the materials each child needs.
Check-up tests for each skill folder and for each unit of work tell the child
whether or not he has mastered the material and is ready to go on to the
next folder or unit.
The use of a variety of manipulative devices — centimeter rods,
balance scales, measuring cups, etc. — is built into the curriculum. These
materials give pupils an opportunity to learn by doing. Also, the pages are
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color-coded by topics so pupils can easily locate the materials they
need.
Traditional education has long been criticized for forcing pupils to
learn everything in the same way, at the same time. Individualized instruc-
tion provides a way for pupils to learn at their own rate, work at their own
level, and use the method of learning best suited to their needs.
With this program, fast learners don't have to wait for the rest of the
class to catch up. Slow learners don't feel helplessly behind. Teachers
spend more time working individually with pupils or tutoring small groups
of pupils.
At the secondary level there is a wide variety of mathematics courses
offered. Some of these topics have become the foundations upon which
applications to the sciences, engineering, and mathematics itself are built.
Most of the topics covered in our secondary mathematics curriculum have
become part of what every person should know in order to understand the
complex world in which he lives. Many new materials, methods, and
grouping practices are employed in the math program to best meet the
needs of individuals.
The Junior High School Mathematics Fair was a complete success.
Some of our students had their projects displayed at the State Fair as well
as at the Regional Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics.
During the past year the Mathematics Leagues at both the Junior and
Senior High were a credit to their respective schools. Each team competed
with their counterpart schools in ten surrounding communities 5-8 times
during the school year. Our Junior High School Team earned a favorable
second place in its division and a very impressive sixth place for the entire
state. The High School Team won the divisional title for an unprecedented
third consecutive year.
There was considerable refinement made in grouping procedures for
students of grades 7-12 as well as many revisions in both the mathematics
curriculum and teaching strategies. Mini courses were offered covering a
wide range of interests. Progress was made in our continuing efforts to
meet the individual needs of all our students by: developing some individ-
ualized learning packages; using programmed materials; implementing a
diagnostic testing program; and providing materials to enhance the enrich-
ment and remedial programs.
During the school year 1971-72, a computer terminal was made avail-
able to students at the High School. The computer is used as a means to
complement the existing mathematics curriculum. The important goals are
for him to learn the effective use of a computer as a problem-solving tool
and to gain an appreciation of the relationship between mathematics, com-
puters, and problem solving. These objectives can be achieved by providing
an efficient means for processing programs written by students.
Problem solving programs are extremely helpful to our high school
mathematics students. The student, in order to program the computer to
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solve the problem, must fully understand the formula and procedure nec-
essary in solving the particular problem.
The aim of the computer program is to develop understanding and
skill in modern methods for solving problems in mathematics and science,
such as those involving numerical analysis, scientific experimentation, and
the various applications of mathematics. We believe this training to be a
most effective method for motivating and integrating mathematics and
science.
Mathematics is presented as a way of thinking. In the very process of
learning the concepts, skills and uses of mathematics, the student will have
a valuable experience. What is valuable about the mathematics program in
Chelmsford is not that it is new, but rather that it offers an opportunity to
children of all abilities to learn mathematics in a more meaningful way
than had heretofore been possible."
(From the Coordinator of Science): "The Chelmsford Science Pro-
gram strives to match the changing role of science in our society, and
progress is being made to develop an articulate program for grades 1-12.
During the past five years, the Chelmsford elementary science pro-
gram has been changing from a science reader text (Concepts in Science)
to a material-centered laboratory approach. After three years of trial,
Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) was implemented in
September 1971, in grades 1 through 3 and extended in 1972 to include
grades 4 through 6.
Science Curriculum Improvement Study or SCIS, a National Science
Foundation curriculum established in 1962 at the University of California,
under the direction of Dr. Robert Karplus, is a sequential physical and life
science program. It is a laboratory centered approach which combines
content, process, and attitude, and provides each learner with opportu-
nities to participate according to his own level of ability, interact with his
peers, and improve his understanding of both the products and processes
of the scientific enterprise. Children are introduced to knowledge of scien-
tific content through their experiences with diverse physical and biological
materials. And in the course of their investigations, they engage in observa-
tion, measurement, interpretation, prediction, and other processes.
The program helps children form positive attitudes toward science as
they explore phenomena according to their own preconceptions, and they
learn to cope confidently with new and unexpected findings by sifting
evidence and forming conclusions.
The program has been influenced particularly by Piaget's theories on
how children acquire, organize, and conceptualize information. For
example, early units place heavy emphasis on concrete experiences follow-
ing the Piaget theory that the elementary school child is able to rearrange
the order of events in his mind, anticipate some effects of his actions and
represent his thoughts to himself — as long as he has a concrete base of
experience from which to operate.
The SCIS curriculum is divided into two subject area programs — one
in physical science and the other in life science. Although both programs
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emphasize the use of the processes of scientific investigation, such as
observing, classifying, experimenting and hypothesizing, both place greater
emphasis on understanding of fundamental concepts.
The secondary level offers a comprehensive variety of specialized
science courses which present the opportunity for all students to gain
insights into the broad spectrum of science or to pursue in-depth studies in
areas of specialized interest.
Several phases of the long range plan have been implemented during
the past year. At the junior high level, trial of Intermediate Science Cur-
riculum Study (ISCS) is continuing at grade 7 and has been advanced to
grade 8 for those students initially involved in the trial.
Intermediate Science Curriculum Study, a National Science Founda-
tion curriculum established in 1966 at Florida State University under the
direction of Dr. Ernest Burksman, is a sequential laboratory oriented pro-
gram based on individualized instruction.
The developers of the ISCS program had concluded that most stu-
dents between the ages of 11 and 15 were progressing from concrete to
abstract thinking and that members of this age group varied widely in their
learning rates. Considering these factors to be of critical importance, the
ISCS project developed an entirely new program for the junior high school
student — a program that recognizes his individuality and makes the most
of his emerging conceptual ability.
ISCS incorporates an instructional technique that allows each student
to work at his own pace with content that is organized around some of the
most basic and far-reaching concepts in science. The program aims at
giving the student a general education in science that is applicable to the
wide diversity of school and life situations.
The long range plan calls for continuing the trial at the seventh and
eighth grade level and extending it to the ninth grade for students pres-
ently involved in the program.
At the high school level, all of the science curriculum offerings are
inquiry oriented with the major emphasis placed on laboratory experiences
as the learning process. In the area of biology a trial of a field study
component, utilizing the reservation areas in town, was successfully con-
ducted during this past Spring. Plans call for extending this component in
1973 so that all biology students may be provided with the opportunity of
having a field study experience.
A multi-level independent approach to the study of modern chemistry
has been implemented in several classes. The program provides the student
with the option of electing this course for college or non-college credit.
The future of science, including the role it plays in our society, will
not be decided solely by the scientist but also by the non-scientist, as is
evidenced by today's environmental concern. To make wise decisions, the
non-scientist will have to have an understanding of the real nature of
science. The Chelmsford Science Program is aiming for this goal."
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(From the Coordinator of Social Studies): "The social studies pro-
gram in 1971 was marked by greater effort in personally involving students
in the Chelmsford schools in the activities of their own community. Since
one of the goals of the social studies program is the development of
citizens who are 'personally involved in improving the society they have
inherited,' it seems only fitting that this intelligent participation in com-
munity affairs and in the use of the community's resources serve as an
integral part of the child's school experiences.
During 1972 students at Chelmsford High School participated in a
field study on the 'new politics' as part of their modern problems elective
course. These students engaged in polling activities, voter registration, and
stumping for individual candidates or town political committees. Candi-
dates and representatives from interest groups in Chelmsford visited classes
at CHS or were interviewed on CHS-TV. The result was learning what
never would have been possible from a textbook and a greater sense of
political efficacy. Students enrolled in other courses at CHS conducted
field work at the Town Hall, the Adams Library, and in a large number of
public and private agencies as extensive assignments in their coursework.
They also called upon a variety of resources both in and out of the class-
room from the Assistant Superintendent of Schools and the Chairman of
the Board of Selectmen to the former United States ambassador to Japan.
Junior high school students used the community in a case study
examining decision-making at the local level. They used a variety of pri-
mary sources including local newspaper accounts and town meeting
records to investigate factors involved in re-zoning land and the question
of conserving the environment versus the building of low income housing.
Groups of eighth grade students conducted field study into life in early
New England by using the facilities of resources such as the Old Chelms-
ford Garrison House, Old Sturbridge Village, and the old burying grounds
in Concord and Chelmsford.
Primary grade students continued their simulation of a day in the life
of a colonial child at the Old Chelmsford Garrison House by engaging in a
large number of activities such as candle dipping and soap making and
examining early American artifacts. Students also observed changes that
have occurred in the history of their community by visiting the Barrett-
Byam Homestead. Many elementary school classes visited manufacturing
plants, local banks, and other industries to study their economic system in
action; while still other upper elementary classes conducted field studies
into man's use and abuse of his environment.
Through all of these experiences students in the Chelmsford Public
Schools have discovered that schools have no walls; that learning can occur
on Garrison Road and Housatonic Avenue as well as it does on Billerica
Road or North Road. These same students have discovered that they can
get personally involved in their society and participate intelligently in it
regardless of whether they are six, sixteen, twenty-six, or sixty. This par-
ticipation is most meaningful when it is part of an articulated social studies
program in grades one through twelve."
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(From the Coordinator of Physical Education and Athletics): "The
Department of Physical Education and Athletics provides four special pro-
grams within the structure of the entire curriculum. They include the
Instructional Program, the Intramural Program, the Interscholastic Pro-
gram, and the School Recreational Program.
The Instructional Program services the various grade levels of one
through twelve. They include the activities of rhythmics, gymnastics,
individual and dual activities and team sports. The depth and emphasis of
the pursuit in each case is determined by the activity to be taught; the sex
involved; the age level to be served; the skill or lack of skill demonstrated
by groups; and the ability and experience of the instructor.
The various intramural programs provide an opportunity in a labora-
tory setting for the students to apply previously trained skills. The stu-
dents are encouraged to participate in games, sports, and activities geared
to their respective levels of abilities. Previously this program was concen-
trated at the secondary level. During the past year it has included schools
from the upper elementary levels in basketball and softball.
The Interscholastic Program is identified with a greater enrichment
opportunity. There is a strong identification with both the instructional
and intramural programs. In most cases programs are offered at the varsity,
junior varsity, and freshman levels. The boys' interscholastic program
offers a total of twenty-four different teams and schedules while the girls'
program provides for a total of nine teams and schedules. It should be
noted that with the opening of the new high school in 1974, greater
emphasis can be placed on girls' activities through the inclusion of gymnas-
tics and track and field program.
The School Recreational Program is designed to provide worthwhile
leisure time activity for students and hopefully, at a later date, for resi-
dents of the community. In this setting the students have the opportunity
to apply knowledge acquired in the formal classroom. The student has the
opportunity to see science, art, music, physical education, and other cur-
ricular areas in a new dimension.
Recreation, therefore, becomes an integral part of education as it
fosters attitudes and develops skills beneficial to youth and adults alike."
(From the Program Supervisor of Art): "The basic goal of the Art
Department throughout all the grades is to make each student aware and
appreciative of his world through his sensory experiences. Art has a dis-
tinct role to play in giving each student an opportunity to experience a
degree of empathy for his culture and for his fellow man.
The Art program is comprised of four facets: seeing and feeling visual
relationships, the creation of art works, the study of works of artists, and
the critical evaluation of art.
At the elementary levels, the program emphasizes the creating of art
through a great variety of media and methods, while gaining knowledge
about art objects in their culture and developing the ability to be dis-
criminating. At the secondary level, the attempt is to realize all four facets
of learning at a more intense and mature level of abilities. At all levels,
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theirs is a curriculum structure which serves as a format for growth and
development of skills and expression inherent upon the growth of pattern,
both intellectually and manipulatively, of students; it is kept flexible so
that immediate needs and interests can be enjoyed and developed.
The members of the staff are constantly correlating their programs
with other subject areas in order to make all phases of a student's school
experiences as meaningful as possible.
The Department has grown with permanent staff housed in all but the
small schools. This close association of Art with the other areas is now
readily evident in very visual terms in hallways and classrooms all over the
school system.
The High School area is the only one that not been able to develop
fully at this time due to the lack of space in the present situation and its
inherent problems in not being able to satisfy the needs of all of our
students.
Efforts are constantly made, where applicable, to enter into com-
munity needs. Activities such as Holiday decorations for Veterans' Hos-
pitals, posters to supplement the Safety Campaign sponsored by the Police
Department, ecology symbols, decorations for Fairs, backgrounds for
Plays, displays at Adams Library, are some of the activities entered into
this past year.
Last June, the Art Department held the FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS in
collaboration with the Music Department, in the hope of showing to our
townspeople some of the many interesting things that are going on in our
schools in all areas of the Arts. The response was enthusiastic and we are
pleased to announce that the Second Festival will be planned for May of
1973."
(From the Program Supervisor of Music): "The purpose of the music
education program is to assist students to appreciate, understand, partici-
pate and respond with sensitivity to music; and the music staff, both vocal
and instrumental, is dedicated to this purpose.
Research and experience show that a meaningful program in our
elementary schools has to have top priority as we rebuild and develop the
music department. During 1972, elementary music specialists in each large
building and two weekly visits to the small buildings saw many promising
changes. During our summer workshop, a guide for grade one through six
was developed and as the staff implement, evaluate, and revise each sec-
tion, a meaningful curriculum will develop for all schools.
Additional instrumental staff saw tremendous growth in grades five
through nine. While there were less than 300 at the close of school in
1971, there were over 450 in June of 1972, and over 700 in December of
1972. The high school will begin to feel this impact in September, 1973.
The string program continued to grow, and while only in the second
year, over 100 students are taking part, and it is obvious that full orches-
tras will become part of our secondary schools in a matter of a few years.
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General music classes in grades seven and eight have continued and an
elective music program for grade nine was begun in September which filled
a need as until this time music had not been available.
The high school has not yet been affected by many of these changes.
They were active as usual. A successful production of the 'King and I' was
the highlight of the vocal department while the band had an Exchange
Concert with East Providence, Rhode Island. Both combined talents for a
Christmas Concert and Spring Concert. The band, majorettes, and color
guard added to the festivities at each football game and the annual Memo-
rial Day Parade."
(From the Supervisor of Instructional Media): "The staff of the
Instructional Media Center is committed to the pursuit of the following
goals:
Basic Communication Skills
Students are exposed to a myriad of messages, both in and out of
school, which are transmitted through a wide variety of media. We believe
that a graduate of the Chelmsford Public Schools should be able to under-
stand and evaluate these messages and respond to them articulately and
intelligently. The Media Center can work toward this goal by teaching the
conventions and techniques of print, film, television, radio, etc., and by
providing students with opportunities to communicate their own messages
in a variety of media.
Effective Uses of Knowledge
Historically, libraries have functioned as storehouses of man's accumu-
lated knowledge. It should be the responsibility of the Media Center to
provide the student with resources of all kinds (print, non-print, human,
community) and an ongoing program of instruction in how to use such
resources. The Media Center should, by virtue of its centralized resources,
be a force for integrating the curriculum and fostering communication
among the students, the faculty, the administration, the public library, and
the community as a whole.
Creative Interests and Talents
Education should provide every student with opportunities to nurture
his interests and to discover and develop his natural talents. To achieve this
goal, the Media Center must contain the physical space, the materials, and
the personnel necessary for individualized, independent study and for
active, creative production in a variety of media. This program should be
sufficient in breadth and depth to satisfy the needs of all students, slow
learners as well as the academically gifted.
Capacity and Desire for Lifelong Learning
Because people spend most of their lives outside a formal program of
education, a measure of a school's success is its ability to stimulate its
students' natural capacity, intellectual curiosity, and desire for lifelong
learning. The skills a student learns in the Media Center and the areas to
which he is exposed should serve him not only today, but for life."
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(From the Head of our High School Business Education Depart-
ment): "The business education department at Chelmsford High School
has two broad sets of aims or objectives: basic business education for all
students and technical or specific vocational competency for those indi-
viduals who plan to enter a business career. At the present time, approxi-
mately nine hundred students are enrolled in various course sequences
within the business department. There are fifteen different course offer-
ings and forty class sections meeting daily. In addition, mini-course offer-
ings include basic typewriting, advanced typewriting review, IBM key
punching, and personal income tax preparation. There are twenty-four
business students enrolled in the cooperative education program working
part time in local businesses.
Two new courses are being offered for the college-bound students:
Personal Typewriting — there are nine divisions with approximately 240
students enrolled; and Introduction to Modern Data Processing and Com-
puter Programming — two divisions with 30 students enrolled."
(From the Head of our Secondary Foreign Language Depart-
ment): "At the Senior High School, the mini course offerings were
expanded to include: Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian,
Portugese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish. Native speakers were recruited
from the community, the school system and nearby Lowell Technological
Institute.
Individual study programs are still being offered to some students in
Spanish and German. These programs stress student learning at an indi-
vidualized rate of speed and closely incorporate numerous educational
aids.
A fifteen day summer workshop was devoted to curriculum planning
and development. A significant addition to the foreign language curricu-
lum are the two-year terminal programs which are now ready for imple-
mentation. A note of interest: Enrollment in foreign language classes at
Chelmsford High School, especially at the upper levels, has been on the
increase. Nationally, enrollment in Foreign Language Classes has been
decreasing."
(From the Head of our Secondary Industrial Arts Department): "The
Industrial Arts and Home Economics Departments of the school system
continue to have an increase of students as students become more aware of
the various opportunities that are available to them in the area of career
preparation.
A summer workshop was held for four Industrial Art teachers to
update the Industrial Arts IV program from one of in depth study of
woodworking, metalworking and printing areas to a course of study that
introduces students to the study of American Industry through the investi-
gation of Industrial Relations, Plant Engineering, Manufacturing, Produc-
tion, Marketing and Finance.
The Home Economics Department also held a second summer work-
shop to update the Home Economics III programs. The summer workshop
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 147
held during the summer of 1971 was recognized by the evaluating com-
mittee that gave both the Home Economics and Industrial Art Depart-
ments outstanding recommendations.
The School Committee has instructed the administration of the school
department to implement Home Economics and Industrial Arts in grade 8
for the school year 1973.
Introduction of these learning experiences will help students at an
earlier age to become aware of careers clusters and avocational areas that
are centered around manual dexterity.
With the opening of the new high school the projection shows career
education courses in the 7th grade, and hopefully in the future career
awareness can be introduced into the grades K-6 in various career clusters
such as communications, transportation, manufacturing, and environ-
mental control, to cite but a few of the areas or clusters.
In all of the above programs the basic goals are to assist students in
developing self-identity, good attitudes, and in expanding career knowl-
edge and occupational skills leading to appropriate placement and/or con-
tinuing education at the end of their high school education."
(From the Head of our Secondary Guidance Department): "The
Guidance Department at the Secondary level can best be defined as the
services available to each student to facilitate his academic success in
school; to help him better understand his strengths and limitations; to
identify his interests; to aid him in planning for and attaining realistic
goals. The emphasis is always on the individual, even when students meet
in groups for guidance purposes.
Counseling caseloads are increasing as the school population increases.
However, group approaches are being utilized in an effort to bring services
to all who need them. This is especially so at the McFarlin and Junior High
School.
Every pupil has a counselor to whom he can turn for assistance and
parents are always welcomed to discuss problems of mutual concern.
The Cooperative-Work/Study Program now in its third year continues
to offer terminal students a head start into the employment market, pro-
viding students with valuable on-the-job training and experiences that
otherwise might not be available to them.
Computer services are again available to High School students through
the cooperative efforts of Nashoba Tech. There are separate information
banks offering students the opportunity to explore:
1. All 4 year college options in the U.S.
2. All 2 year college options in the U.S.
3. Vocational Tech opportunities available in Massachusetts.
4. Hundreds of Occupational possibilities.
5. Numerous scholarship possibilities.
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Psychiatric referral services can be arranged through the counselors at
the three secondary schools."
The major event for Chelmsford High School in 1972 was the visit by
the Evaluation Committee of the New England Association for Secondary
Schools and Colleges. Prior to the visit in April, the faculty and administra-
tion did a self study. The Committee spent three days evaluating the high
school in terms of the self study. The following excerpt from the High
School Principal's Report is worthy of being shared.
"Chelmsford High School has been recommended for continued mem-
bership and accreditation for the New England Association of Schools and
Colleges for a five year period based on the self-evaluation study and the
report of the visiting committee. The Commission decision was sustained
by the Executive Committee of the Association and by the membership at
their Annual Meeting in December.
The visiting committee report contains many commendations pointing
to the strengths of the school to include community and professional staff
response to financial pressures, increasing school population, and other
concomitant problems that attend increased demands on a school system.
The community has committed its resources to the education of young
people through a program of reasonable and necessary expenditures, and
the professional staff has evinced continuous and genuine concern for
improvement of services and programs offered by the school.
There are numerous recommendations in the written report that in
the judgment of the Commission warrant the thoughtful consideration by
the faculty, administration, school board, and citizens of the community.
The self-study of the school points to the need for more continuous and
in-depth evaluation of programs being offered. In the period of time prior
to the occupancy of the new building, there is much to be done in terms
of providing necessary funds for textbooks and supplies along with the
development and eventual implementation of a broader or more varied
program of studies.
The commission reviewed carefully the School Staff and Administra-
tion section of the report. Apparently, there is need to establish guidelines
for duties and responsibilities of administrators, supervisory personnel, and
all professional staff members that relate to in-school duties and responsi-
bilities as well as the communication between the school and community.
With an expanding school population and a school department tax increase
of 118.6 percent in an eleven-year period (1960-1971), it is important that
school officials develop a comprehensive public relations program. Chelms-
ford High School now has an excellent opportunity to establish needed
change in both curriculum and a development of comprehensive profes-
sional and non-professional staff personnel policies that can be carried
forth into the occupancy of a new building. The Commission is aware that
the .many valid recommendations in every section of the visiting com-
mittee report are dependent upon careful study and necessary implementa-
tion of many of the recommendations listed in the School Staff and
Administration section.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 149
The above is an attempt to highlight points identified during Commis-
sion deliberation. The body of the full written report contains numerous
significant recommendations that if implemented should greatly improve
the quality of opportunity for students served by Chelmsford High School.
The full written report is available and can be obtained from the
Chelmsford Libraries."
Health Education was expanded into all of the elementary grades and
into the High School. All students in grades one through seven now study
health education as part of their academic preparation. The health units
covered include safety, nutrition, first aid, human anatomy, mental health,
dental health, alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse, community health and
consumer education.
The high school health course is available to all junior and senior
students on an elective basis. The major units discussed in the health
seminar classes are comsumer education, mental health, drug, alcohol and
tobacco abuse and family living.
The Evening Film Program continues as a successful part of the Health
Education Program. Film presentations available to parents and their chil-
dren are:" A Half-Million Teenagers", an excellent educational film on
venereal diseases for ninth grade students and their parents; "Boy to Man"
and "Girl to Woman", excellent educational films on growth and develop-
ment for sixth and seventh grade students and their parents.
Tremendous credit should go to those members of the Health Educa-
tion Curriculum Committee for the implementation of the Health Educa-
tion Program into the School System.
In light of the new legislation to provide a flexible and uniform sys-
tem of special education program opportunities for all children requiring
special education and which is to be implemented in the school year
1974-75, the present goals of the special education programs are being
re-evaluated. The new legislation requires an educationally relevant assess-
ment of each child and broadens the program options of a school system
In providing special services, including treatment and family counseling
components.
Until the new 2,400 pupil high school now under construction is
occupied in September 1974, the Chelmsford School System will continue
to suffer from an acute shortage of classroom space. In the fall of this
year, grades 8 and 9 were placed on double sessions at the Junior High
School. As a result of this decision, there is now less congestion in the
corridors of the school and the class size has been reduced, thereby per-
mitting more individualized instruction. However, many of the after-
school activities which should be an integral part of the educational proc-
ess have had to be curtailed.
The shortage of classroom space also caused the School Committee to
make its decision to request a waiver from the State Board of Education to
defer implementation of the kindergarten program into the school system
until September 1974.
150 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
The school enrollment on October 1st was 8,990. As compared to the
enrollment of the previous year, the number reflected a relatively small
decrease. A closer examination of the components of the total enrollment
reveals several interesting points. As was predicted, the secondary enroll-
ment continues to increase. The elementary grades where the population
has been leveling off decreased slightly. The leveling off of the elementary
enrollment resulted in no additional teaching personnel being authorized
for the elementary grades in the 1973-74 school year.
In grateful recognition for long years of dedicated valuable service to
the youth and citizens of the town, citizens, School Committee and col-
leagues recognize the retirement of the following:
Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, Teacher, Center School
Mrs. Irene Hadley, Manager, Junior High School Cafeteria
Mr. John Fay, Custodian, McFarlin School
Mr. George Tyrrell, Custodian, Junior High School
Special mention should be made of the fact that in November John T.
Conrad, Principal of Chelmsford High School for the past twenty-two
years, submitted his retirement notice effective January 5, 1973. His ser-
vice remains esteemed in the hearts and minds of the many who knew him.
The number of teacher applications continued to rise this past year
even though fewer positions were available. Even though financial condi-
tions might indicate a lower percent of turnover, the 1971-72 school year
saw a 9.6 percent change. Eleven personnel were added to the staff in
addition to the teachers who had resigned.
IN MEMO Rl AM
Mrs. Shirley Hardy, teacher in the Business Department at the
Chelmsford High School, passed away suddenly on January
20, 1972. Her untimely death put an end to a long career
dedicated to teaching the children of Chelmsford, a career in
which she earned the respect and affection of all.
Mr. Frederick J. Witts, known as "Ted", was the Department
Head of Maintenance. Death claimed him on April 22, 1972.
The personnel of the Chelmsford Public Schools will remem-
ber his infectious smile, his ready humor and his dedication to
his work.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 151
Sincere thanks are once again extended to the town officials and
boards, to the school personnel, to the Parent-Teacher Organizations, to
the Educational Advisory Committee, and to the Citizens of Chelmsford
for their cooperation and assistance this past year.
The change in the fiscal year of all communities in the Common-
wealth further complicates the budget making process for all town depart-
ments. The fiscal year now begins with July 1st and ends the following
June 30th. In order to begin this new cycle, all communities must present
an 18 month budget to cover the period from January 1, 1973 through
June 30, 1974. The school department budget is further complicated in
that the summer pay for teachers for July and August 1974 must be
included in the present eighteen month budget and encumbered for July
and August payments. The reason for this is that legally the teachers have
earned their entire salary by June 30th of each school year.
The School Committee shares the general concern over the fact that
adequate support of our public school system appears to involve the
imposition of an increasingly heavy burden on our local tax structure. This
concern has prompted us to attempt every possible economy, short of
those which might threaten to impair our present educational standards or
facilities. We still consider it our duty, however, to work for the continued
maintenance and improvement of our standards.
A summary of income and expenditures of the Chelmsford Public
Schools for the year 1972 and the budget recommended for January 1,
1973 through June 30, 1974 is contained in the Finance Committee's
Annual Report and Recommendations.
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NASHOBA VALLEY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
REPORT OF THE DISTRICT COMMITTEE
1972
Members of this Committee:
Stratos G. Dukakis Eugene E. Keller
Thomas F. Markham, Jr. Thomas A. St. Germain
The year 1972 was one of the highlight years for Nashoba Valley
Technical High School, for we graduated our first Seniors with an
exceptional record of 93 of the 97 graduates being placed in occupations.
DAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS
Auto Body
Automotive
Commercial Art & Industrial Photography
Community Service Aide
Data Processing and Business Machines
Drafting
Electrical
Electronics
Graphic Arts
Machine
Metal Fabrication
Mill & House Carpentry
Plumbing & Heating
Notwithstanding its short history, Nashoba Tech has done some very
progressive things in the field of Occupational Education. It has provided
many "Firsts" and by and large has created an atmosphere of excitement
in learning and involvement. Following are some involvements and
programs that are new, others that are of a continuing nature.
PROJECT MODEL
During the year Nashoba Tech was selected to act as a LEA (Local
Educational Agency) to a State project identified as Project MODEL
(Mobile Occupational Development Education Laboratories) which is a
career development program and is comprised of four mobile, multi-media
teaching laboratories designed to plug-in in a learning environment
anywhere in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and provide job
entry-level skills to specific population groups. The target populations for
the first two years of Project MODEL's operation (1973-1974) are to be
located in economically disadvantaged urban areas, in institutions for the
mentally and physically handicapped and in correctional institutions. We
expect to launch this program in mid-January 1973. Our District is being
funded totally for this project.
154 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ACT
The Manpower Development Training Act provides 100% State and
Federally reimbursed training to people between the ages of 16 and 50
who are unemployed, underemployed or unskilled and preferably heads of
families. The MDTA Courses which have been offered at Nashoba Valley
Technical High School this year are Automobile Mechanic, Cook and
Baker (Restaurant and Hotel), and Gasoline Engine Repairman.
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Adult Education Program at Nashoba Valley Technical High
School has been very successful with an enrollment of 1320 in the
following course offerings:
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Heating & Steam Fitting
Antique Auto Body Machine Shop
Antique Restoration Ornamental Horticulture
Automotive — Men Ornamental Sheet Metal
Automotive — Women Photography
Auto Body Physical Fitness — Men
Bus Driving Physical Fitness — Women
Carpentry Plumbing & Heating
Commercial Art Printing
Data Processing Printing — Apprentice
Electrical Code Radio & TV Repair
Electricity Secretarial Sciences
Electronics Sheet Metal
Fly Tying Small Gasoline Engine Repair
Health Services Typing
Woodworking Welding
EEA INVOLVEMENT
In a joint effort, the four towns allocated a percentage of their EEA
(Emergency Employment Act) funds to Nashoba Valley Technical High
School to provide programming services to our District Municipalities.
These programs are used to provide computer services for the towns on the
Nashoba Tech computers when they are not in use for educational
purposes.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Our involvement with the Senior Citizens has continued with many
pleasant experiences. The school serves a monthly luncheon to the Senior
Citizens of our District and arranges programs of interest periodically. We
have encouraged retired tradesmen to serve as tool crib attendants for our
Adult Education and Manpower Development Training Act Programs.
LAP's
For the second year Nashoba has been involved with a Summer
Workshop with Greater Lower Vocational Regional School and
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 155
Montachusetts Regional School to produce curriculum materials known as
LAPs (Learning Activity Packages). When the program is completed the
material produced will provide for individual instruction to all students.
COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION
The school's Computer Center has developed a special program to
provide CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction). The curriculum for the
program was drawn up by the Curriculum Corporation of California,
specialists in this type of curriculum.
Each student may work on material in reading, math, or English usage
and grammar. In addition to these three basic courses, any instructor may
create his own course which can be fed into the computer, to be taken by
his own students in his particular trade area.
The students work in a special room built by the Carpentry,
Electronics, and Electrical department students. Each student works at his
own terminal which consists of a typewriter keyboard and a screen similar
to television tubes on which the interaction between the computer and the
student takes place.
So far the enthusiasm has been high. A testing program will be
instituted to determine the progress made by each student enrolled in the
program. Although our program and department is new, it has already
been recognized nationally for its activities and programs. Computer
terminals are also located in the four school departments in our District
Towns providing services in the following areas: Guidance, Mathematics
and Science.
VIPP
Our Vocational Interests Process Program is a program for special-
needs students. It is now in its third year of operation and has provided a
much needed educational segment for youngsters in this category. The
original name (VAP — Vocational Assessment Program) was changed in the
interest of better clarification of the program. In addition to academic
exposure from 12:15 until 2:30 the students receive skill training from
2:40 to 4:45 in the following areas: Automotive, Auto Body, Machine
Tool Technology, Metal Fabrication, Carpentry, and Electrical.
DRIVER EDUCATION
We consider Driver Education a necessary part of the curriculum in
our school since our graduates would be very handicapped going into
industry without the ability and the legal right to operate a motor vehicle.
The school provides the required thirty classroom hours, the six hours of
observation, and the six hours of driving. The Instructors involved have
created such an unusual program that the State Department and the
Registry have sent classes to observe and collect materials. Our school's
Bus Driver Training Program is the only program that is recognized and
authorized by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles.
156 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
JOINT COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
At the request of the District School Committee a Joint Communica-
tions Committee was established to provide a medium for communications
between Committee Members, Students, Faculty and Administration. Its
purpose is to resolve problems before they become serious enough to
disrupt the educational process. The Joint Communications Committee
provides recommendations to the Administration for remedial action.
STUDENT COUNCIL
The Student Council has put in a year of growth and involvement, and
has made some meaningful contributions. Plans are in the offing for a
federation of student councils in the area of Regional-Vocational schools.
The Student Council sponsored a Christmas party for the second
consecutive year for the children from the Spanish-American Center in
Lowell, under the direction of Father Luciano. It was a great success and
the entire school helped with the party.
Local merchants donated toys, the Teachers' Association donated
money, the students raised money by running dances, and both the
teachers and students helped decorate.
OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION TRAINING
The ORT volunteers (Occupational Rehabilitation Training) have
contributed in many ways since the first year our school opened its doors.
This year was no exception as the ORT women have aided greatly in the
organization and running of the computer assisted learning program;
particularly while in its early stages.
Some of the women have assisted in the school library and currently
are being considered for clerical help in the Guidance Department.
These women have been consistently helpful and their dedication has
been most earnestly appreciated.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AIDE
The Community Service Aide Center was designed and remodeled by
Nashoba Tech students. The building now houses the Home Economics
section of the Community Service Aide and will house, in the near future a
pre-school for the nursery-kindergarten aid section of Community Service
Aide. The Center, which is on school grounds, faces South Chelmsford
Road.
One of the most successful phases of our school is the Co-Op Program
where qualified Seniors are permitted to work in their respective occupa-
tions in properly approved firms on an alternate week basis.
The Co-Op Program has proved to be a rewarding experience for our
students and their employers; and the on-the-job productive work oppor-
tunity with bi-weekly remuneration tends to highly motivate the student
and offer many valuable work experiences.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 157
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
The Distributive Education class at Nashoba Valley Technical High
School won a first place trophy for their class display at the regional
conference.
Mary Curran, a Senior Distributive Education student at Nashoba
Tech was elected Region IV Vice-President of the Massachusetts Distribu-
tive Education Clubs of America, commonly known as D.E.C.A. which is
the largest youth organization in the nation for students majoring in
marketing and distribution.
Sandra McKinley won a first place trophy at the D.E.C.A. Leadership
Conference in Hyannis. She qualified to represent Nashoba Tech by virtue
of her winning first place at the regional conference. She competed against
D.E. students throughout the state of Massachusetts. Sandy was chosen to
be on the Committee representing Massachusetts at the National Leader-
ship Conference in Los Angeles, California. She was one of eighteen
students representing eighteen states in the area of math.
This year the Graphic Arts Department was named "runner-up" in an
in-plant Student Graphics category competition for the entry "After you
Graduate." This contest was sponsored by 3M Printing Products Division
throughout the country.
MILL & HOUSE BUILDING PROGRAM
This year the house building program of the Carpentry Department
was put into full effect. After advertising in the local papers for candidates
who wished a home built a successful candidate was chosen and the
Carpentry Department has been involved in the building of their first
house. Other departments will contribute in their respective fields in this
same project.
PER PUPIL COST
The per pupil cost this year was again reduced as the enrollment
increased and facilities maximized. Nashoba Tech's per pupil cost for 1972
Was established by the State at $1877, as compared to the State average
for schools such as ours at $2118. This per pupil cost is the gross operating
budget cost, divided by the number of students in the school. Vocational
education, by its nature, is costlier than academic education, because of
the highly specialized equipment and materials which are required for
instruction. In view of this expense, the State has, for many years,
reimbursed the communities and districts for vocational education at the
rate of 50% of the net operating cost of the school. This reimbursement is
designed to bring the cost of vocational education into line with the cost
of academic education. Additional reimbursements of 100% for transpor-
tation and 65% for bond issue payments, plus other reimbursements,
substantially reduce the reported gross cost-per-pupil.
LONG RANGE PLANNING
The District Committee through its Long Range Planning Subcom-
mittee has established an Advisory Group comprised of interested and
158 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
knowledgeable citizens of the four communities to work with the Long
Range Planning Subcommittee to determine the future needs of technical
education in our District. Many meetings and much work preceded a two
part report which will be presented early in 1973.
SERVICES TO THE DISTRICT
Using municipal projects as instructional activities the school has
continued to provide many valuable services to the four towns from most
of the departments and most recently and significantly Data Processing
services from the Computer Center. The school's involvements represent
multi-thousand dollars' worth of services for the cost of materials only.
GUIDANCE
In addition to the varied services provided by the Guidance
Department, some concentrated work has been done on Career Develop-
ment which should bear beneficial results in the coming year. From the
Guidance Department also comes the attached summary sheet which
should be of interest to our citizens.
NASHOBA VALLEY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT COMMITTEEMEN
Percy O. Daley, Jr. (Chairman) — Westford
Thomas A. St.Germain (Vice-Chairman) — Chelmsford
Augustine L. Kish (Secretary) — Littleton
Harvey W. Atkins — Littleton
Stratos G. Dukakis — Chelmsford
Mrs. Avis Hooper — Westford
Eugene Keller — Chelmsford
Thomas F. Markham, Jr. — Chelmsford
Albert D. Martin — Groton
Jordan F. Waugh — Groton
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Robert E. Germann, Chief
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herein respectfully submit, for your information and review, the
Annual Report of the Police Department for the fiscal year 1972.
At the present time the department is made up of 42 permanent men.
Chief of Police
Robert E. Germann
Captain
Richard F. Campbell
Sargeants
Walter E. Edwards, Jr.
Pennryn D. Fitts
Patrolmen
Charles H. Hadley
Charles Hillman
Edwin R. Hodgson
Robert C. Howe
Lewis Hunter
James J. Kerrigan
Ronald A. Leach
Russell H. Linstad
Henry R. McEnany
Mario A. Merluzzi
James F. Midgley
Leslie H. Adams, Jr.
Armand J. Caron
Edgar L. Auger
Robert I. Auger
John J. Bell
Mark L. Burlamachi, Jr.
John P. Campbell
Patrick Daley
Frederick C. Dillon
Blair J. Finnegan
Raymond J. Francisco
Barnard L. George
James C. Greska
William F. McAllister
Raymond P. McKeon
Phillip N. Molleur
John E. Redican, Jr.
Edward C. Rooney
Richard A. Simpson
John B. Sousa
Robert Trudel
Howard R. Ubele
Daniel J. Walsh
Eugene W. Walsh
John O. Walsh
William F. Walsh
Norman L. Wellington
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
163
Intermittent Policewoman
Christina N. Park
Grace Auger
Police Matrons
Mary Long Emily Peake
Nora Clifford
George W. Marinel
School Traffic Supervisors
Francis DeAngelis
John Reiss
Secretary
Louise A. Pigeon
Clerk
Nora F. Clifford
Auxiliary Police — 1972
The Auxiliary Police were called upon on eight occasions during 1972.
The total man hours added up to 879.
During the summer months, a total of 480 hours were turned in
checking the homes of the people that were on vacation. This brings up a
total of 1359 hours donated to the town by the men of this unit.
This unit meets on Monday evenings each week. Among the projects
being worked on during these meetings is a Civilian Defense Rescue Truck.
The men have secured a van body walk-in truck and are in the process of
remodeling and outfitting it. The number of hours spent at these meetings
come to 1800. The grand total of hours donated by these men is 3159.
Director
Sgt. Walter Edwards, Jr.
Emile Aberizk
Robert Abreau
Lloyd Anstey
John Breen
George Brown
Roger Clarement
Robert Coates
Lance Cunningham
John Daughraty
Paul Dean
Leroy Fielding
Leo Flanagan
Roger Geoffroy
ROSTER
Roger Gregoire
John Hartnet, Jr.
Paul Hines
Robert Lloyd
Fredrick Mehan, Sr.
Manuel Mello
Charles Miller
Vernon Morris
Edward Norton
Andrew Peterson
George Peterson
Thomas Peterson
Phillip Poehler
Coordinator
Sgt. Basil Larkin (Retired)
James Quinn
David Ramsay
John Reiss
George Roscoe
Louis Scharnberg
Herbert Schofield
Alexander Shover
James Smalley
Alphe Tremblay
Raymond Tremblay
Clifford Varnum
Richard Wholey
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS
Calls answered by cruisers
Summonses Served
Licenses Suspended
Accidents Reported
Personal Injuries Claimed
Fatal Accidents
Mileage of Cruiser Patrol
Special Property Checks
Station Lockups
Citations Issued
Parking Violations
Doors and Windows found open
Photocopying Machine
Firearm Permits
Bicylce Registrations
Firearm Identifications Cards
Court Fines
Photo graphs
Auctioned Property
1971
1972
9,084
11,298
1,066
1,290
148
144
835
934
449
383
4
7
353,985
401,793
2,809
2,546
745
883
1,134
1,081
640
398
189
344
THE TOWN
1971
1972
$1,849.00
$1,601.00
677.00
1,554.00
67.75
120.25
394.00
404.00
2,468.00
4,183.00
297.00
511.00
358.00
Education and Training are still foremost within the department. At
this time we have men attending Northern Essex, Northeastern and Lowell
Tech. Colleges.
Other training courses which our personnel have attended within 1972
are as follows:
Massachusetts Police Training Council for Advanced
Fingerprinting, Wakefield, Mass. 1 man
Northern Middlesex Police Academy 2 men
Department of the Attorney General; Basic Narcotic &
Drug Law Enforcement 1 man
Department of the Attorney General; Advanced Narcotic &
Drug Law Enforcement 1 man
Bentley College Narcotic & Drug Law Enforcement Seminar 4 men
Harvard Law School Narcotic Procedures 1 man
ARRESTS
Crimes Against Persons
Crimes Against Property
Crimes Against Public Order
1971
39
11
1574
1972
44
89
1481
Total
1624
1614
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 165
DISPOSITION OF CASES - 1972
Released 131
Fined 860
Placed on Probation 28
Suspended Sentence 30
Filed 77
Not Guilty 38
Dismissed 4
Sentenced to House of Correction 7
Committed to Youth Service Board 16
Returned or Committed to Middlesex County Training School 13
Committed to Lowell Mental Health 3
Ordered to Pay 2
Turned over to out of town Police Depts. and Courts 86
Turned over to Armed Forces Police 1
Cases Pending and Continued in Court 318
At this time I would like to inform the people that at midyear we
added a new 1:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. shift to our night patrol. This
expands our department to a 42 man permanent unit.
Also this year your Police Department has started the "Property I.D."
system. This is a means of townspeople marking their property with an
identification number. This is done by means of an engraving pen. These
pens are on loan from your Police Department. They were donated to the
Police Department by the Chelmsford Lodge of Elks.
In the month of December last year, your Police Department was
made part of a nationwide Union. They are now Local 341 of the
International Brotherhood of Police Officers.
In May of this year a Building Committee was formed to look into the
possibility of an addition to the Police Station.
This year we lost 2 men from our department. Daniel Harvey resigned
to return to private business, and Thomas Machado transferred to the
Lowell Police Department.
This year while patrolling the roads and highways of our town the
mobile units have covered over 401,793 miles. We would like to extend
our sincere thanks to Bournival Chrysler Co. of Lowell for donating our
Safety Car. We have seven mobile units on the road. Five of them marked
and two unmarked Criminal Bureau Cars.
In conclusion, I offer my thanks and appreciation to the various
officials and department heads, the Captain, Sergeants, Patrolmen and the
citizens of the town for their continued help and cooperation. Because of
their combined efforts I am sure that Chelmsford is a better and safer
place in which to work and live.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT E. GERMANN
Chief of Police
166 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Frederick H. Reid, Chief
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report of the Fire Department for the year ending
December 31, 1972.
Although the actual number of alarms have been reduced from
previous years, we did have several multi-alarm fires resulting in large fire
losses. Two of which were at the Middlesex Training School. Both were
set. In each case all persons involved were apprehended and convicted.
A stepped-up fire prevention program was inaugurated in the
department during the past year, with Captain Robert Spaulding being
assigned to this program.
The 1971 fire prevention car has been replaced by a 1972 model
through the continuing courtesy of Bournival Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc.
Quarterly inspections were made of all schools, nursing homes, and a
medical facility as required by state law. Inspections of these facilities
were also made at other times when deemed necessary.
Periodic inspections are made of the public areas and utility rooms of
all apartment buildings. Several violations have been found and have been
corrected.
All fire fighters participate in the in-service inspections of commercial
and industrial buildings. Any violation of law or unusual conditions are
referred to the fire prevention bureau. These in-service inspections have
been well received by the business community.
A study is being made of the advisability of adopting a fire prevention
code for the town.
In compliance with state law, all churches having kindergartens who
do not have the required fire detection and alarm systems were notified
and are complying.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 167
This year the department has taken delivery of a new 1000 G.P.M.
pumping engine. This vehicle is equipped with the most modern advances
in the fire fighting field and already has proven to be a valuable asset to
the department.
In addition, a new pick-up service truck has been added replacing one
that was several years old. This vehicle is used to transport hose and to
perform the many service duties required by the department. It is
furnished with complete snow plowing equipment which is used to keep
the five fire stations clear of snow and ice.
The department rescue truck which was originally presented to the
town as a gift has been retired after many years of excellent service.
The newest brush fire truck has been converted by the men of the
department to a rescue vehicle. This was made possible by the drop in the
number of brush fires due to the ban on outside burning.
Training of personnel continues to be a prime consideration of the fire
department, continuous throughout the year, consisting of both outdoor
drills and indoor classroom instruction. The members of the department
have received basic and refresher courses in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
under the sponsorship of the heart association. Special classes have been
held on the handling of all types of gas fires.
The department has made another advance in the past year consistent
with modern fire fighting practices. This is the introduction of pre-fire
planning. Under this system a diagrammed written plan is devised for
coping with a fire in schools, nursing homes, shopping centers, etc. Each
man is provided with his own copy of the plan, and in addition each
engine company carries a copy with them. The plans are reviewed
frequently and operational drills are held at the various sites.
This is just another phase in the department's attempt to provide the
town with the most efficient fire prevention and fire fighting techniques
possible.
For 1973, the department recommends that a 1969 4-door sedan now
being used by the fire department be replaced with a 1973 4-door sedan.
The department is also recommending through articles in the Annual
Town Warrant, the purchase of land and funds for preliminary plans for a
fire station in East Chelmsford.
The men of the department have continued to maintain the high
standard of courage and ability that has always been shown in the past. My
congratulations and thanks to them.
Also my thanks to all town officials and employees for the excellent
cooperation that is always given to the fire department.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK H. REID
Fire Chief
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
FIRE CHIEF
Frederick H. Reid
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
Edward G. Quinn
CAPTAINS
Robert C. Spaulding
William H. Thayer
Allen C. Mello
Charles S. Galloway, Jr.
James M. Spinney
Thomas P. Miskell
Arthur G. Anderson
Bertrand E. Dixon, Jr.
Charles Ferreira
Edward J. McGovern
Robert K. Adams
Alvin F. Wetmore
Jack D. Hadley
Harvey M. Miller
Robert A. Bennett
Robert A. Gagnon
Harold J. Pierce, Jr.
Donald A. Weber
Paul D. Henderson
PRIVATES
Peter T. Wetherbee
Francis J. Conlin
Donald A. Drew
James T. Cutter
Gerald D. Tonks
Richard P. O'Xeil
Robert L. Hughes
Thomas J. Curran
James P. Flaherty
Joseph F. Lynch
Paul D. Hayes
Terrance A. Goode
William H. Hadley
Leo A. Martin
Emil R. Magiera
Philip Dube
Ronald J. Sawicki
Joseph E. Staveley
John P. DePalma
Walter F. Adley, Jr.
Dennis Vargeletis
Michael A. Blazonis
Richard L. Grenon
Ronald L. Johnson
Wallace V. Maybury, Jr.
William V. Cady, Jr.
Ronald O. Wikander
James A. Sousa
CALL FOR ASSISTANCE IN 1972
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
June
July
Aug.
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Total
Accidents
2
1
2
1
1
6
3
3
3
3
3
28
Brush
3
2
5
38
38
1
2
5
3
9
2
108
Building
8
8
16
9
7
7
16
10
16
8
9
7
121
Dump
1
6
7
False Alarm —
Mai
licious
2
2
3
6
4
1
5
4
2
5
r >
2
39
False Alarm —
Accidental
2
1
2
1
8
1
2
6
1
21
Miscellaneous
19
19
13
20
26
14
26
14
21
16
11
18
217
Lock Oul.s
3
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
16
First Aid
4
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
1
2
1
1
23
Mutual Aid
3
3
2
1
3
2
1
1
16
Resuscitator
10
12
10
7
8
8
8
11
7
'
6
7
101
Vehicle
6
5
4
5
8
8
12
6
5
3
3
8
Drowning
1
1
TOTALS
60
56
S !
95
99
50
S6
64
59
5 7
45
19
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 169
REPORT OF THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE
Eugene Gilet, Chairman
Edward Hoyt, Secretary Frederick H. Reid, Fire Chief
Peter Vennard Ralph House
In accordance with an article in the Town Warrant of March 1970, it
was favorably voted and money appropriated to construct a fire station to
be located in West Chelmsford. A committee as outlined above was
appointed. Land owned by the town was selected, plans drawn, contracts
awarded, construction started with the building being completed and
occupied in February, 1971.
It was reported at the annual town meeting in March 1971 that there
remained some minor items of equipment to be purchased. These items
have now been purchased and the building has been constructed and
furnished within the limits of the appropriation. The committee wishes to
thank any and all who in any way assisted in the completion of this
station.
The committee having completed its work in accordance with the
article in the warrant respectfully request that the Hon. Board of
Selectmen terminate this committee as of April 30, 1973.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD HOYT
Secretary
THE EAST CHELMSFORD
FIRE STATION SITE COMMITTEE
Timothy O'Conner, Chairman
Myles Beers, Clerk
John Hibbard Frederick Reid, Fire Chief
Francis Bindas Edward Quinn, Deputy Fire Chief
William Spence Walter McNamara
Thomas Firth Daniel Leahy
The East Chelmsford Fire Station Site Committee completed its work
in October, 1971 with the submission of their selection for the site of the
East Chelmsford Fire Station. This was the property of Henry C. and Anna
E. Shedd, lot 119 Carlisle Street.
The issue was voted on at the annual town meeting in 1972 and
rejected by the voters.
Late in 1972 the selectmen requested the Committee to meet again
and submit a site for the 1973 town meeting. Two additional members
were added to the committee by the selectmen. Due to the problems of
calling a meeting in December, no meeting of the committee was
convened.
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
The selectmen and the fire chief acted independently of the
committee to propose a site suitable to the chief.
For the committee,
MYLES BEERS
Clerk
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Louis R. Rondeau
Superintendent of Streets
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Mass.
The following is a report of the Highway Department for the year
1972:
Year
1945
1955
1965
1971
No. of Reg. Highway Employees
10
21
27
35
The above figures do not include waste collection employees. The
following is a breakdown for waste collections:
No. of Regular Waste
Year
Collection Employees
Labor Expended
1954
3
$ 8,104.30
1966
13
61,712.31
1972
16
132,584.92
On January 1st, garbage collections were included with waste
collections in the Highway Department. This necessitated an additional
waste collection truck and three men to handle the additional refuse that
had to be picked up. The town still maintains the dump and is open for
Chelmsford residents on Wednesday's and Saturday's from 8:00 A.M. to
12:00 and 12:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. of each week.
Seven new streets, or approximately 2 miles of road were accepted in
1972.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 171
The Chapter 90 maintenance project consisted of resurfacing approxi-
mately 2000' on North Road.
The Chapter 90 construction project was resumed in the spring with
the complete reconstruction of Acton Road, a distance of 1600 feet. The
road was excavated, a complete drainage system installed, gravel sub-base
was placed and a bituminous concrete base course and binder course
placed over the gravel. Guard rail was installed on both sides of the
roadway where needed. In the Spring, the department plans to complete
the project by placing the bituminous concrete top course, loaming and
seeding and any other incidental work that has to be done.
Bituminous concrete Type 1-1 top course was laid on Graniteville
Road, a distance of approximately 800 feet.
Drainage projects included the following:
Pilgrim Road — 30 feet 15" aluminum corregated pipe, two catch
basins installed.
Davis Road — 24 feet 12" R.C. pipe, 32 feet 12" asphalt coated
corregated pipe.
Priscilla Avenue — 20 feet 12" R.C. pipe, one catch basin installed.
Tadmuck Road — 167 feet 12" steel coated and paved pipe, 25 feet
12" R.C. pipe, two catch basins installed.
Graniteville Road — 78 feet 72" steel pipe, two stone headers built.
Chatham Road — 160 feet 12" R.C. pipe, one manhole built.
Fairbanks Road — 200 feet 6" perforated pipe.
Southgate Road — 63 feet 10" asphalt coated and paved corregated
at North Road pipe, one catch basin installed.
Boston Road — 34 feet 18" R.C. pipe, two catch basins installed.
Bartlett St. — One catch basin installed,
and Acton Road
Bituminous concrete sidewalks were installed on Boston Road, a
distance of approximately 620 feet and on Church Street, a distance of
approximately 1000 feet.
The annual Clean-Up Days were conducted during the week of April
24th through April 28th.
Two additional two-way radios were installed on two pieces of
Highway Department equipment.
New equipment purchased for the Highway Department include the
following: One Front-End Loader, One Sweeper Broom, One Dump
Truck, One Waste Collection Truck, One Salt and Sand Spreader, One
Steam Cleaner, One Catch Basin Cleaner and One Sewer Rodding Machine.
On July 21st, a sudden tornado hit the Town of Chelmsford. A minor
catastrophe resulted with numerous trees being knocked down throughout
the Town. A good many man hours were used to clean up the debris. We
172 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
were very fortunate in having the Army Corps of Engineers from Fort
Devens who provided manpower and heavy equipment to help aid in the
clean-up work.
The usual oiling of streets, including mix-in-places, brush cutting,
replacing and installing and making of street signs, painting of traffic lines,
cleaning catch basins, rebuilding and repairing sunken catch basins, sanding
snow plowing and snow removal, drainage and general maintenance was
performed throughout the year.
I wish to thank the townspeople for their kind consideration and
cooperation and the Police Department for notifying the department of
dangerous conditions on the roads during the winter months.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS R. RONDEAU
Superintendent of Streets
BOARD OF HEALTH
Robert A. Finnie, Jr., Chairman
Byron D. Roseman, M.D. Peter Dulchinos
HEALTH DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
Director of Public Health
Thomas W. Morris, R.S.
Senior Clerk
Alice E. Wheeler
Public Health Nurse
Louise S. Muir, RN
Lowell Visiting Nurses Association
Board of Health Physician
Benjamin Blechman, M.D.
Plumbing Inspector, Civil Service
William H. Shedd
Permanent Intermittent Plumbing Inspector, Civil Service
Richard M. Kelly
1972 was a year of considerable progress in several areas of Board of
Health endeavor.
1) The Water Pollution Abatement Program started in 1970, began to
bear fruit. Thirty-four non-conforming sewage systems were ordered
corrected. At year's end, 29 had been corrected, plans for correction of 4
others had been submitted and approved and one was pending. One
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 173
offender had to be taken to court for refusal to correct his system. He was
found guilty.
2) The Water Pollution Prevention Program continued to operate
well. After 254 perculation tests and ground water determinations, permits
were issued for 101 new systems and 115 repairs. Thirty-eight sites (more
than 27 percent) were found unsuitable for sewage disposal.
3) A Restaurant Sanitation Program involving regular inspections,
b?cteriological examinations and follow up was instituted. Of the
restaurants inspected, 63 percent were found unsatisfactory in one or
more areas, pointing up the needs for a more vigorous program. (See
Administration.)
4) Administration and Management. The time invested in proper
witnessing of perculation tests and ground water determinations was half a
man year in 1972 (254 tests at 4 hours per test). The heavy burden of
other administrative, environmental and public health responsibilities of
the Director left virtually no time for additional programs such as the
much-needed restaurant inspection mentioned above. Rather than merely
add new personnel to the office, thereby increasing the tax burden, the
Board of Health decided to use sound business management practices in
resolving the dilemma.
By raising the sewage system installation permit cost from $5.00 to
$25.00, and repairs from $2.00 to $10.00, the additional qualified
personnel could be employed by the Board on a part time basis, thus
making more time available for other needed programs, with no additional
cost to the tax payer. The new rates are consistent with those used in
nearby communities. If the new rates were in effect during 1972, more
than $3,000 additional revenue would have come into the town treasury.
This would be more than sufficient to carry out the proposed restaurant
program.
5) Public Health. During 1972, the Board of Health Nurse has been
involved in following up cases of tuberculosis and other communicable
diseases, and in visiting premature infants.
With the assistance and cooperation of the school nurses and Dr.
Blechman, immunization clinics were held for pre-school and school age
children. Two-hundred and fifty children in the 1st and 12th grades were
given Diphtheria-tetanus Boosters. Sixty-nine 9th graders received mumps
vaccine. Two-hundred and twenty-five 1st graders received Rubella
vaccine. One thousand and sixty -nine students and personnel received Tine
Tests. Three series of pre-school clinics were held in the spring. A total of
114 children were seen and given a total of 138 immunizations.
6) Solid Waste Disposal. Although the community voted to imple-
ment a full-time sanitary landfill at the Swain Road Site in North
Chelmsford, a later development caused the Board of Health in coopera-
tion with the Board of Selectman and Chelmsford Environmental Advisory
Council to continue disposal at the Lowell Incinerator. The rationale for
this change resulted from a regional incineration/reclamation proposed
involving Lowell, several surrounding communities, private industry, and
the Federal Government.
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If Chelmsford "pulled out" of the Lowell Incinerator, we would not
be able to become involved with the reclamation project later on. The
project appears very sound from both the environmental and fiscal points
of view.
The voters agreed with this proposition, and the first steps have been
taken toward funding of the project by the Federal Government. If
vigorous action is taken by Chelmsford, Lowell and the other participating
communities in 1973, the program could become a reality. Otherwise it
will probably be strangled in a web of bureaucratic red tape.
7) Mosquito Control Study. No progress was made in the study of
mosquito control this year. Although additional research was accom-
plished on a low-level basis, no breakthroughs have been discovered in
environmentally sound mosquito control techniques. The Board of Health
continues to recommend individual control practices such as, removing all
possible sources of stagnant water, and using repellent. Even the mosquito
control professionals agree that spraying and fogging is an expensive means
of obtaining a small degree of temporary relief.
8) Other Administrative Matters. A total of 720 permits were issued
during 1972 for Plumbing, Sewage, Hot Water Tanks Installed, Trailer Park
License, Burial, and Miscellaneous. Total revenues were $8,836.50.
As I will be retiring from the Board on January 22, 1973, I would like
to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues on the Board, Our
Director Mr. Morris, our Staff, and all of the public and private individuals
in this community who have helped us try to make Chelmsford a better
place to live. Together, we have made considerable progress. Thank you
for your help.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT A. FINNIE, JR.
Chairman, Board of Health
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
During the fiscal year ending December 31, 1972, monetary and
medical assistance was provided to 94 cases representing 261 persons.
The case load of the Veterans' Services Department has continued it's
upward trend. Service work for Veterans' and their dependents continues
to increase each year.
During 1972 this department assisted scores of Veterans and their
dependents in filing for VA and State Benefits.
Cash and Material Grants Account
Year Expended
1971 $66,374
1972 51,215.
Respectfully submitted,
TERRENCE E. O'ROURKE
Veterans' Agent
BOARD OF APPEALS
Charles J. Higgins, Chairman
John Hickey Mrs. Carol DiCiero
Mrs. Velma Munroe Mrs. Elizabeth Teeven
ALTERNATES
Robert L. Kydd S. Robert Monaco
During the past year the Board of Appeals conducted public hearings
on petitions for 60 variances and/or special permits.
Disposition of the petitions was as follows:
Variances and special permits granted 33
Variances and special permits denied 22
Petitions withdrawn 5
Pending
The board takes this opportunity to thank all town officials and
townspeople for their cooperation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES J. HIGGINS
Chairman
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 179
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Adams Library, Boston Road, Chelmsford Center
Anna C. MacKay Memorial Library
Newfield Street, North Chelmsford
Library Trustees
Roger P. Welch, Chairman
Paul Jahn Elizabeth McCarthy
Jean Mansfield Robert Noy
Thomas Thorstensen
1972 saw several new developments at the libraries, the foremost of
which was the retirement on June 30th of Mrs. William Pickles after 13
years as head librarian. During that time Mrs. Pickles presided over many
significant expansions of library service and won many friends for the
libraries.
ADULT AND YOUNG ADULT DEPARTMENTS Circulation - 123,896
Noteworthy developments here include modifications in rules and
decor. In order to automatically allow a sufficient time in which to finish a
book the standard loan period for material borrowed from this department
was increased from two to four weeks, with few exceptions. The reserve
list was expanded to accomodate unlimited reservations, and a system was
installed whereby books can be borrowed when a patron's card is lost or
missing. In the Reference/Adult Reading Room a wall-to-wall carpet was
added and shelves rearranged to increase book capacity and create a more
spacious feeling; the attractiveness of this area was particularly evident in
the Christmas season. In the periodical alcove and youth area, space was
made for a contemporary paperback collection.
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENTS Circulation — 82,352
Highlights were again the summer reading program as well as displays
of children's art and the addition of a twenty gallon aquarium at Adams
which has been a delight to young and old.
180 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
FINE ART DEPARTMENT Circulation - 26,S59
The Fine Art room had a banner year with marked increases in the
circulation of films and records. Prints and posters were made available for
six week loan beginning in November. Eighteen area artists exhibited their
work here in 1972.
PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL SERVICES
The removal of a wall between two storerooms on the second floor
gave us the flexibility we needed for small-scale programming. Our
volunteer-run mothers' mornings (babysitting provided while mom
browses) were popular enough to be incorporated into our regular
schedule; likewise Thursday (Adams) and Saturday (Adams and MacKay)
story and activity hours for 3-5 and 5-7 year-olds respectively. Weekly
visits to area nursing homes to read, chat and distribute books have proved
very popular. Talks and tours were given to 4th and 7th grade classes at
both libraries and the librarian addressed four 8th grade classes at the
Junior High. Book reviews given by Mrs. Bragdon and sponsored by the
Friends of the Library were, as ever, well received. 70 inter-library loans
were completed for our borrowers and 88 requested books were
purchased.
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING
• To the staff of Adams and MacKay, without whose eagerness to
serve all else would be in vain
• To Audrey Carragher and the Friends of the Library, in particular
for the prodigious effort that went into, and the spectacular
results that followed from, their first annual used book sale, and
for their many other services on behalf of the library throughout
the year.
• To the Garden Club for their decorations and our other donors
and benefactors who contributed more than 200 records and 500
books over the year.
• To our story-tellers and mothers' morning volunteers.
• To all who made suggestions or complaints. We answered 25 of
them on the bulletin board but we value all; we can incorporate
your ideas only if we can hear them.
Statistical Report
Fines deposited with Town Treasurer $5,652.46
State Grant deposited with Town Treasurer $11,787.00
Books purchased 3,873
Records purchased 920
8 & Super 8 mm films purchased 131
Pictures purchased 70
Periodical subscriptions 163
New cards issued 2,078
Employees (Full time) 9
Employees (Part time) 15
Hours open for service per week (both libraries) 98
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID J. PANCIERA
Library Director
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
181
TRUST FUNDS OF THE CHELMSFORD LIBRARIES
Year Ending December 31, 1972
Fund
12/31/71
Interest Withdrawal
12/31/72
Joseph Warren
$ 917.10 $
44.91 $
$ 962.01
Adams Emerson
115.79
5.65
121.44
Serlina G. Richardson
309.15
15.12
324.27
George Fund
3,477.80
170.33
3,648.13
Aaron George
Cemetery Fund
1,352.71
66.25
1,418.96
Amos F. Adams
15,825.65
860.58
16,686.23
Albert H. Davis
557.04
36.49
593.53
Thomas P. Proctor
6,112.23
302.81
6,415.04
Nathan B. Edwards
1,487.18
72.82
1,560.00
Victor E. Edwards
1,685.31
110.44
1,795.75
Frederick B. Edwards
9,600.40
470.23
10,070.63
Flint Fund
2,744.33
134.43
2,878.76
Clement
11,807.09
749.21 644.35
11,911.95
Frances Clark
825.86
54.09
879.95
Gertrude Wright
1,375.90
62.58
1,438.48
George W. Barris
858.74
41.01
899.75
$59,052.28 $3,196.95 $644.35 $61,604.
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH A. McCARTHY
Treasurer, Library Trust Funds
CEMETERY COMMISSION
Arne R. Olsen, Chairman
Frank Hardy Arthur J. Colmer
George E. Baxendale, Superintendent
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following activities report is submitted by the Cemetery
Commissioners for the year 1972.
Pine Ridge Cemetery has had two new sections covered by sprinkler
systems. This has accomplished the task of providing coverage for all of
this Cemetery's grounds. The wrought-iron fence surrounding Pine Ridge
has been scraped and painted and an increased amount of foundation work
has been done during 1972.
Fairview Cemetery has had two flower gardens installed at the
entrance gates. Large, overgrown shrubs were removed, resulting in a much
182 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
more attractive appearance. Fairview has been limed and fertilized each
year and extensive soil testing has been made this year to find the best PH
factor necessary to grow a better turf.
Forefathers Cemetery had, as in the past, a year of historical work
done. Lots were upgraded and seeded; foundations were repaired.
All other Cemeteries were limed, fertilized and kept in repair.
Following much consideration, the Cemetery Commission has
adopted some new rules and regulations this year, designed for overall
improvement of our cemeteries. We feel these rules will help make them
more attractive and more in accordance with the wishes of most lot
Copies of these rules and regulations are available through the
Cemetery Commission and may be obtained from the Superintendent at
the Cemetery Department Office.
Signs were posted in each Cemetery this year, asking lot owners to
remove old pots, urns and plastic flowers, as this has been a maintenance
problem for some time.
This year we have had 83 interments, listed as follows.
Pine Ridge: 52
Fairview: 8
Forefathers: 2
Hart Pond: 8
Riverside: 3
West Chelmsford: 10
During the year, we sold 46 additional lots.
Our income for 1972 is: $8,133.82
Net income from Operations: $11,698.82
The Cemetery Department wishes to thank the highway, police and
fire departments for their cooperation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
ARNE R. OLSEN
Chairman
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 183
PARK COMMISSIONERS
David P. Ramsay, Chairman
Arthur L. Bennett Ralph E. House
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
The Park Commissioners met in the Spring and elected David P.
Ramsay chairman. At the same time, Donald P. Gray was appointed
superintendent.
All the parks were cleared of the Winter debris. Lawn seed, fertilizer,
and loam were spread as needed. The lawns at the Town Hall and police
station were cleared and maintained as were the baseball fields at
Strawberry Hill and Roberts Field. The baseball fields also required
additional seeding and liming.
The flagpole at Winship Park in West Chelmsford was repaired and
replaced following an automobile accident. The flagpoles in the Center and
East Chelmsford were painted during 1972. It should be pointed out at
this time that the major flagpoles are checked and painted every two years.
The Veterans monument in East Chelmsford required considerable
repairing and painting in addition to a new flag line.
The park at North Road and Worthen Street was the scene of two
accidents. Park damages for the first accident were recovered — the second
is still pending. Neither accident involved a fatality.
New equipment required in 1972 included a vacuum attachment for
the "John Deere" tractor and a new hand mower.
Thanks go to the Kiwanis for two park benches at Gallagher Park.
Appreciation is also acknowledged for the flag raising and lowering to
William Thayer at the North Road — Worthen Street park and to Vern
Woodward at Winship Park. The co-operation of the Cemetery, Fire,
Highway and Police Departments, the Tree Warden and the many Garden
Clubs is deeply appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID P. RAMSAY
Chairman
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RECREATION COMMISSION
William A. Dempster, Jr., Chairman
Paul Murphy Ralph Nolet
Harry Ayotte James Gannon
Haworth Neild Alfred Woods
Edward Quinn, Director
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
During 1972 the Recreation Commission continued to provide an
expanding variety of programs for boys and girls. New programs were very
successful and old programs continued to grow as we attempted to keep
pace with the growing demands of the community.
A complete Pop Warner youth football program, after several months
of extensive planning, was finally realized. Four teams were entered in the
Pop Warner system, supported by an extensive community-wide flag
football program. The Pop Warner program is completely family oriented
so that its value to the community can only grow.
Also, during 1972 in cooperation with the Kiwanis Club we sponsored
a youth junior Olympic program for both boys and girls. It was evident
from the rather large number of entrants that this program would continue
to be successful. It was a good community effort.
Youth baseball, basketball, hockey, skating continued to grow and
continued to place a strain on available facilities. We did not turn away
any one who desired to participate, but we desperately need to complete
the community recreation facility at Roberts and the South Row School
area.
The Chelmsford Chess Club and the Chelmsford Jaycees cooperated in
special areas in providing family recreation programs. Again as in 1971 we
provide a low cost skiing program in cooperation with Groton Hills ski
area.
Specialized instruction in arts and crafts provided a more meaningful
summer program at the 5 playgrounds we staffed during the summer
months. A community tennis tournament and a special road race on July
4th were also part of our summer interests.
It is imperative that additional community recreation facilities be
completed. During the coming months the commission will direct more of
its attention to creating these facilities.
We are again grateful for assistance from all town boards and
community volunteers. Such effort will insure continued success.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM A. DEMPSTER, JR.
Chairman
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 185
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Peter J. McHugh, Jr.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is a report of the Building Inspection Department for
the year 1972:
There were 327 permits issued.
The types of permits issued are listed below:
No. of Estimated
Permits Type Issued Value
85 Dwellings valued at $ 1,587,500.00
111 Additions valued at 346,338.00
17 Remodelings valued at 44,950.00
17 Signs valued at 13,355.00
41 Pools valued at 100,050.00
9 Utility Sheds valued at 3,225.00
7 Retail Stores valued at 2,180,000.00
5 Sidings valued at 9,900.00
11 Warehouses valued at 1,224,000.00
3 Office Buildings valued at 79,200.00
1 Remodel Office Space 50,000.00
3 Filling Stations 70,000.00
1 Nursery School 100,000.00
2 Greenhouses valued at 27,000.00
1 Sub Station valued at 15,000.00
1 School valued at 7,300,000.00
1 Raising Building
11 Demolitions
327 Permits with estimated value of $13,150,518.00
Amount of Salary Appropriation 2,000.00
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Amount received by the town for Building Permits 5,580.00
Amount of Fees paid to Inspector for Inspections 2,324.00
Amount disbursed from office expense 278.00
Number of zoning violation inspected 40
Number of business establishments inspected 28
Respectfully submitted,
PETER J. McHUGH, JR.
Building Inspector
WIRING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
There were 407 Applications for Inspection issued.
Six hundred ninety-nine installations were inspected. One hundred
fifty-six of these were in the Commercial, Industrial category, two
hundred sixty-one were new houses or old homes rewired. The remaining
two hundred eighty-two were for minor installations such as service
changes, temporary services, etc.
Total Fees collected $3,317.00
Total Wire Inspectors Salary $2,796.00
Respectfully submitted
HAROLD TUCKE, JR.
Wiring Inspector
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is the Animal Inspector's Report for the year 1972.
Number of Dog Bites 70
Number of Cattle 229
Number of Horses 63
Number of Goats 2
Number of Sheep 23
Number of Swine 416
Number of Cases of Rabies
Number of Cases of Bovine TB
Respectfully submitted,
MARTIN A. GRUBER, D.V.M.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 187
REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is a report of my services as Dog Officer for the year
1972:
Stray dogs sold to individuals 52
Stray dogs sold to medical schools 96
Stray dogs disposed of 56
Total stray dogs picked up 204
Complaints investigated 634
Miscellaneous calls 2,509
Dead animals picked up 335
Miles traveled 14,375
Lost dogs returned to owners 64
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK WOJTAS
Dog Officer
COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE PRESENT DOG LEASH LAW
William L. Ary, Chairman
Frank J. Wojtas Beatrice E. Beaubien
Joseph R. Burns Carl Seidel
Elizabeth S. Bartlett Roanne Center
Howard D. Woon
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
During the past five months the Dog Leash Law Committee has
conducted a study of the leash law. We have polled the local citizenry
through the local newspapers, community associations and through
personal contact. On the basis of the information obtained, the Committee
makes the following recommendations:
1. Properly implement with personnel and equipment to carry out
the required duties during the 84 hours per week that the existing
law applies.
2. Completely enforce the existing law, including prosecution of
offenders.
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3. Provide for reasonably prompt communication with the dog
officer(s) at all times.
The Committee feels that these three things will adequately meet the
needs of the community.
The Committee considers that this report terminates our basic
obligations; however, the Committee's members will be pleased to meet
with the dog officer for any discussions he might desire.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM L. ARY
Chairman
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
John J. Balco, Chairman
Florence H. Gullion, Clerk
Esther F. Blechman (Resigned September 1972)
Kathleen L. Ehlers (Resigned September 1972)
Donald House (Appointed September 1972)
John McCormack (Appointed September 1972)
Robert E. Howe Jane S. McKersie
Lorraine A. Shea
The year 1972 has been one of challenge and change for the
Conservation Commission. In February, the responsibility for holding
public hearings and recommending restrictions on applications to fill or
dredge certain wetlands under Chapter 131, Section 40, (The "Hatch Act
or Wetlands Protection Act") was shifted from the Board of Selectmen to
the Conservation Commission. In October, significant amendments were
made to the act, giving local communities more control over wetlands
development. The major feature of the new law is to allow local
Conservation Commissions to place restrictions on the manner in which
wetlands are developed, a responsibility previously held by the State
Department of Natural Resources.
During 1972, ten hearings were held by the Commission under the
provisions of the Hatch Act/Wetlands Protection Act. In addition to the
direct efforts involved with holding hearings and determining recom-
mendations or restrictions, the Commission devoted a great deal of time to
developing operating procedures for implementing these new responsi-
bilities, developing standards by which applications would be reviewed,
attending regional and state meetings devoted to technical and legal
reviews of the act and gathering data to enable the Commission to make its
decisions in a sound and reasonable manner.
The Commission lost several long standing members during 1972. Mr.
Edmund Polubinski and Mr. Franklin J. Campbell decided not to seek
reappointment when their terms expired. Mr. Polubinski was a member of
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the Commission since 1961 and was its chairman for nine years. His
qualities are best expressed by an editorial appearing in the "Chelmsford
Newsweekly" when he announced his intention not to seek reappointment.
"Always a gentleman, quiet spoken and unflappable, Mr. Polubinski
has been a hard working member, a moderating influence and a
velvet-gloved leader — to the town's great benefit."
Mrs. Esther Blechman and Mrs. Kathleen Ehlers also left the
Commission during the year. These individuals have made major contribu-
tions to conservation programs in Chelmsford over the years. They are
representative of a group of people who were concerned about our
environment and had the tenacity to do something positive to improve our
physical world long before it became fashionable to do so.
Activity has continued in developing Conservation Reservations to be
more accessible and useable by the townspeople.
Crooked Spring Brook Reservation
A Master Plan for the development of the reservation was completed
during 1972. A committee was formed to begin implementation of the
plan. During the winter months a dam on the reservation began to show
signs of serious deterioration. The Commission has been working with the
Board of Selectmen and Highway Department in attempting to repair the
dam safely and with minimum cost to the town. The Neighborhood Youth
Corps assisted the Commission during the year by planting trees along
Crooked Spring Road. The Reservation has been extensively used during
the year by students from the Junior High in their science classes.
George B.B. Wright Reservation
During 1972 further steps were taken to implement the master plan
for the reservation. Trails were marked and cut, bridges built and a well
was gravel packed and covered for safety reasons.
Lime Quarry Reservation
The Lime Quarry Reservation presented significant problems with
vandalism during the year. Much of the activity on the reservation was
directed toward repairing damages to signs and bridges. A large sign
identifying the reservation was stolen during the year. It is difficult to
imagine the lengths to which a small group of individuals will go to cause
wanton destruction in an era of such environmental concern. But it is also
heartening to see groups of young people willing to repair such vandalism
and become bridge builders rather than bridge destroyers.
Deep Brook Reservation
An identification sign was placed on the reservation during the year.
No major development activities were undertaken during the year.
Other major activities the Conservation Commission was involved with
during the year:
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• Under the leadership of Mrs. Kathleen Ehlers and Mrs. Esther
Blechman, trees were given to first grade students to be planted at
a site of their choice. The program was as well received as during
the previous year.
• A long range plan was completed.
• A Natural Resources Inventory was started by the Soil Conserva-
tion Service.
• Several hundreds of man hours were spent by volunteer groups in
the cleaning of each reservation under the nationwide "Spring
Offensive" clean-up campaign.
• Miss Judy Falardeau was chosen as an "Associate Member" of the
Commission from the Chelmsford High School.
This report would be incomplete without an expression of gratitude
to the many Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Garden Clubs and other individuals
and groups who have contributed their time and talents toward developing
our reservations. It is not possible to identify all those individuals and
groups in this report. Their efforts are most appreciated by all Commission
members.
COUNCIL ON AGING
Mary K. McAuliffe, Chairman
Lillian E. Gould William H. Clarke
Otis W. Gould George Marchand, Jr.
Louise Bishop Mary V. Gagnon
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
On behalf of the Chelmsford Council on Aging I wish to report the
activities of our senior citizens for 1972:
Monday: Arts & Crafts Unitarian Church (a.m.)
Drop-in-Center Aldersgate Methodist (p.m.)
Tuesday: Luncheon — games Elks hall
Wednesday: Hot lunch program McFarlin School
Nashoba Tech hosts a lunch one day a month.
The School Department has been extremely cooperative in making the
hot lunch program such a success. We plan to expand from a one-day-a-
week basis to a five-day-a-week program for 1973.
Our senior citizens continue to help the community e.g. Over 50 pair
of mittens were made and distributed to Chelmsford families, also hats,
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ponchos, etc. Over 15,000 volunteer hours have been given by our senior
citizens of Chelmsford.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY K. McAULIFFE
Chairman
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Willim H. Drury, Chairman
John C. Alden Robert E. Picken
Vincent J. R. Kehoe Robert C. Spaulding
George A. Parkhurst Robert J. Wolfgang
Acting under authority of Chapter 40, Section 8D of the Massachu-
setts General Laws, your Historical Commission is continuing to perform
research on buildings and sites of historical importance to Chelmsford. As
a starting point we are working from a list of some 100 existing houses
which appear on the map of Chelmsford printed in 1831. This list was
compiled by Mrs. Margaret Mills and the late Arnold Perham, both former
Commission members, and Mrs. Jane Drury. A major activity during the
past year has been the gathering of data on these houses for transmittal to
the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Mr. George Parkhurst has taken
extensive photographs to accompany this information.
A record of all pre-1830 stones in Heart Pond Cemetery was compiled
and submitted to the Massachusetts Historical Commission at their
request. A similar record is being assembled for Forefathers Cemetery.
The Commission has worked with other groups in Town organized for
preservation of historic assets. In cooperation with the Bicentennial
Revolutionary War Celebration Committee a plan is being formed to make
the 1975 visiting public aware of our rich heritage. The Old Chelmsford
Garrison House Association requested a.nd received the assistance of the
Commission in making formal application to have the 1690 Heywood
Garrison House included in the National Register of Historic Places. A
listing in this register is a requirement for consideration when Federal
preservation funds are distributed by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
Several errors in names of streets and features have been noted on
topographic maps of the Chelmsford area. A letter was sent to the United
States Geological Survey requesting that these be corrected when a revised
edition is published.
A program is being instituted whereby some of the more interesting
old documents and records of the town will be copied on microfilm.
Whereas all documents and records of legal importance are preserved in the
Town Hall it must be recognized that it is not feasible for the Town to
store all the old papers which may be historically interesting but not
necessary to posterity. An example is the recent discarding of the old
records of the Town Poor Farm formerly located at the junction of
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Billerica and Golden Cove Roads. These documents will be microfilmed
prior to disposal.
In 1972 Mr. Robert Wolfgang was appointed to the Commission,
succeeding Mr. Eliot W. Remick who declined reappointment for personal
reasons.
The members of the Commission wish to thank the residents and
Town officials who have cooperated and assisted in our endeavors. We
look forward to continuing and expanding our program in the coming
year.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM H. DRURY
Chairman
HOME RULE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
William R. Murphy, Chairman
Michael J. Devine Charles L. Mitsakos
John J. Griffin Gerald Silver
Robert L. Stallard
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Much legislation is enacted each year by the General Court of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts that has impact on the affairs of the
Town of Chelmsford. In order to understand the full impact of this
legislation and to attempt to influence bills that are being considered at
the State House, the Chelmsford Board of Selectmen maintain a Home
Rule Advisory Committee. The Selectmen have charged this committee
not only with analyzing pending and enacted legislation for its impact on
the town but also with recommending new legislation that would benefit
the community. Although the Committee had been quite active when it
was first formed in 1963, there had been less interest in it and the
Committee had been of less service to the town in more recent years. The
Home Rule Advisory Committee was reactivated in May 1972 and its
charge renewed.
Since being reactivated the Home Rule Advisory Committee has
completed a series of projects vital to the town of Chelmsford. These
projects include:
1. A review of the 814 acts and 92 resolves enacted into
Massachusetts law in 1972. Copies of 333 of these acts were
forwarded to one of thirty appropriate town agencies for its
information and action.
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2. A comprehensive study was made of the new municipal fiscal
cycle law which demanded an 18 month budget in order to place
local communities on a July 1 to June 30 fiscal year. The study
was reported to all town department heads, boards, and com-
mittees at a special meeting conducted by the Home Rule
Advisory Committee. Information was also provided the local
press so that the public at large would be informed of the impact
of the new law on the collection of property taxes.
3. A thorough analysis of state legislation on equalized or 100
percent real estate valuation and its impact on state receipts to
the Town of Chelmsford. The Home Rule Advisory Committee
drafted legislation which has been filed and will be debated by
the Massachusetts legislature during 1973. The legislation will
provide for enforcement by the state taxation commission of the
law requiring all communities to fully assess property.
4. The development of APPOINTED COMMITTEE HANDBOOK.
This publication which will be made available to all town
committees is designed to help committees focus their major
efforts to the specific tasks assigned and to prevent technicalities
and procedures from confusing and frustrating progress.
5. Organizing a mechanism to review all bills filed for the 1973
session of the General Court, following these bills through the
various hearings and readings, and providing timely recommenda-
tions to the Board of Selectmen on pending legislation.
The Home Rule Advisory Committee is grateful to the various town
agencies for their cooperation and encouragement in its work.
The members of the Home Rule Advisory Committee are indebted to
their Chairman, William R. Murphy, for his untiring effort and leadership
in behalf of the Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES L. MITSAKOS
CHELMSFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Claude A. Harvey, Chairman
Richard L. Monahan Ruth K. Delaney
Robert L. Hughes Roger W. Boyd
During 1972 the authority continued its effort to achieve the
construction of housing for the elderly in Chelmsford. Action in this
direction consisted of selection of an appraiser, an engineering firm and
interviewing fifteen individuals before finally selecting an architectural
firm to plan the project. In May, we obtained an option on land for the
site. The bulk of the year was spent in reviewing and refining the proposed
plans as they were received from the architect and piloting these through
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the Massachusetts Department of Community Affairs for their approval.
These and other various state approvals have now been obtained and we
are presently advertising for bids from interested Sub-contractors and
General Contractors. Following the awarding of the contracts we will
proceed with exercising the option for the land, located at the corner of
Smith and Steadman Streets. The Spring of 1973 will see this project enter
into its second phase — the actual construction of the buildings.
At the Annual Town Meeting Article 65 was voted unanimously,
approving the board's action to proceed with acquiring the property at 34
Middlesex Street in North Chelmsford to be released to LARC (Lowell
Association for Retarded Children) and used as a residence for Adult
Retardates. In October of this year tentative approval of the application
for financial assistance was received from the Department of Community
Affairs. We are proceeding now in the lengthy process of completing this
project, at present time appraisals of the property are being made. It is
interesting to note that this is the first project of this kind to be funded
through Department of Community Affairs and guidelines for future
projects throughout the state are being formulated as we progress. Thus
each step is being taken slowly and cautiously.
In June the Authority established a need for a Rental Assistance
Program in Chelmsford and made application to participate in this
program. Approval of our application was received in July and an article
has been inserted in the warrant of the Annual Town Meeting for 1973
asking for the ratification of the Town of this action. This program will be
especially beneficial for the people who are on Social Security but are not
yet 65 years of age and so are not eligible for our Elderly Housing since
the age requirement for state funded elderly housing is 65 years.
We are grateful to the people of the Town and the Town officials for
their cooperation and interest in our work. The Authority meets the first
Tuesday of each month at 34 Chelmsford Street and all meetings are open
to the public.
Respectfully submitted,
RUTH K. DELANEY
Secretary
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
As Sealer of Weights and Measures, I wish to submit my report for the
year 1972.
In performing my duty I have sealed the following:
165 Gasoline Meters
33 Scales 100 lbs. to 5,000 lbs
51 Under 100 lbs.
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13 Under 10 lbs.
128 Weights
Money received from seals, the sum of $628.80, has been turned over
to the Town Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
ANTHONY C. FERREIRA
Sealer of Weights and Measures
SEWER COMMISSION
The Chelmsford Sewer Commission developed and presented to the
annual town meeting a water pollution control program which in the
Commission's opinion provided the least cost-long range solution appli-
cable to Chelmsford. These articles contained a town owned sewage
treatment plant coupled to sewers connecting lowland areas in both North
and Center sections of town. The town meeting did not approve the
articles. The town meeting did authorize the appointment of a study
committee to select an engineering consultant to assess alternate solutions
to the town's liquid waste disposal problems and to recommend that the
Sewer Commission execute a study contract for this purpose.
The future remained unclear in that any new alternate would have to
be less costly than already presented in order to obtain voter approval
while the State desired rapid action on the plan already defeated. The new
study committee could not be of immediate assistance so the Sewer
Commission began direct contact with the United States Environmental
Protection Agency to determine what type of river basin plan might be
acceptable and eligible for Federal funding. The development of such a
plan is the responsibility of the State and it was clear that only a large
regional system would be a desirable alternate to the defeated proposal.
Although past economic analysis has shown the large regional system
to be more costly to Chelmsford, the Sewer Commission has applied for a
$15,000 planning grant to determine the economic and scheduling impact
that would be involved in connecting into a regional system provided by
the City of Lowell. The Commission will await the study committee's
recommendation regarding a consultant to conduct the intra-town analysis
and solutions and at the same time develop the cost of the inter-town plan.
Hopefully we will have some definite recommendations by late summer of
1973.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. McKEOWN, Chairman
MATTHEW J. DOYLE
JOSEPH GUTWEIN
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REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
Martin K. Bovey, Chairman
Bruce S. Gullion Robert T. Clough
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Our report this year is extremely brief, as the forests seem to be in
good shape and, hence, have required very little work.
One day we shall want to cut out some additional trails in the Mill
Road Forest, but to date we are not sure just where they should be
located.
Relief maps of the Thanksgiving Ground Forest made by Boy Scout
Troup 66 under the leadership of Frank Greatorex are in place, and the
so-called Big Circle Trail has been marked with white dots. The Town
Forest Committee is very grateful to Troop 66 for this contribution.
A fire — illegally set — burned about two acres at and near the Great
Rocks. We have cut down and piled the many young pines that were killed
by this fire. The only other important work in this forest was doing a
thorough clearing job on the fire road that runs from the southwest corner
of the forest to Russell Mill Pond at the Carlisle line. This trail was
beginning to get a little overgrown.
Both forests continue to get considerable use, and yet there is very
little littering. Your Committee hopes that those who use the forests will
continue to treat them with care and respect.
Respectfully submitted,
MARTIN K. BOVEY,
Chairman
VETERANS' EMERGENCY FUND
TREASURER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
January 1, 1972 to December 31, 1972
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
Balance on Hand January 1, 1972: $5,480.64
Add Receipts:
The Central Savings Bank, Lowell, Mass.
. Interest $181.95
The First Federal Savings & Loan Associa-
tion, Lowell, Mass. — Dividends
Payments received $ 102.39
Payment accrued and in transit 34.64
$137.03
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197
Total Receipts
Total of Balance on Hand January 1st, 1972 and Receipts
Deduct Disbursements
Balance on Hand as of December 1st, 1972
ASSETS
Town of Chelmsford: Balance in General Treasury
Account, on Deposit
Central Savings Bank, Lowell, Mass., on Deposit,
Book Number 128790
Dividend from First Federal Savings & Loan Association
Accrued and in transit
First Federal Savings & Loan Association, Lowell, Mass.,
formerly Middlesex Cooperative Bank, Lowell, Mass.,
Ten (10) Paid-Up Shares,
Certificate Number 3025 $2,000.00
Three (3) Matured Shares,
Certificate Number 2380 600.00
Total Assets
$ 318.98
$5,799.62
None
$5,799.62
$ 136.38
$3,028.60
$ 34.64
$2,600.00
$5,799.62
LIABILITIES
Total Liabilities
None
Respectfully yours,
Town of Chelmsford
Veterans' Emergency Fund
ALFRED H. COBURN
Treasurer
CHELMSFORD YOUTH CENTER
ADVISORY BOARD
Michael Barry
Carolyn Bennett
Rev. Bradfield Campbell
Joseph Dappal
Eugene Doody
Norman Douglas
Pennyrn Fitts
Robert Hall
James Healy, Jr.
Mitchell Korbey, Jr.
Rev. Jerry Lee
William Murphy
Robert O'Regan
Anne Stratos
JoAnne Wienert
Youth Center Coordinator — Harry A. Foster, Jr.
The Chelmsford Youth Center began its second year of operation with
the hiring of Harry A. Foster, Jr. as the full time coordinator in March of
1972. The availability of federal funds under the EEA Program, combined
with Town support, has maintained the Youth Center financially for 1972.
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The Youth Center, located at the McFarlin School, meets on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7:00-10:00 P.M., and on Thursday
from 3:30-6:00 P.M. We have many organized, as well as non-structured,
activities which include:
Boys and Girls Basketball Jr. and Sr. Life-Saving Courses
Volleyball Ice Skating
Street Hockey League TV, Movies and Record Listening
Ping-Pong Jam Sessions
Bumper Pool Yoga Classes
Various Games Communications Workshops
As a service to the community, members of the Youth Center have
participated in the Chelmsford Walk-for-Development, the Camp Paul
Volunteers Program, and the Tornado clean-up volunteers. 180 Youth
Center members have taken part in 6 field trips involving over 600 miles of
travel. Future plans include expansion of programs and operating hours.
Since the hiring of Harry (Hank) Foster, Jr., attendance has increased
to over 400 youths per week and programs available have doubled. We, the
Advisory Board, commend "Hank" for the excellent job he has done for
the young people of Chelmsford.
We thank Dr. Thomas Rivard, Mr. Lawrence Silk, the McFarlin School
staff, the School Committee, the Recreation Commission, and the
Selectmen of Chelmsford for their cooperation and encouragement.
Respectfully submitted,
ANNE E. STRATOS,
Chairman, pro tern
CRYSTAL LAKE RESTORATION COMMITTEE
Edmund Polubinski, Chairman
James S. Kasilowski, Clerk
Peter Dulchinos Paul C. Hart
Thomas E. Firth, Jr. John J. Kenney
Robert G. Gagnon Robert C. McManimon
Haworth C. Nield
The Engineering Firm of Fay, Spofford and Thorndike has been
awarded the contract to make the preliminary study of building a dam and
other related work at Crystal Lake.
They have been making extensive inspections of the area, taking test
borings and working with the U.S. Geological Survey team, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, (who previously made a study for the
restoration committee at no cost to the town) the State Flood Relief
Board and other appropriate State and Federal Authorities.
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By the 1973 annual town meeting, we will have received a report on
the construction necessary to restore Crystal Lake to the same or better
condition than existed prior to the dam failure.
Particular attention will be paid to the following:
1. Method of cleaning the lake bed and regrading it in limited areas
to improve its configuration.
2. Study of suitable types of dams which may be constructed at the
site where the dam failed and recommendation of the most
suitable considering both function and cost.
3. Preliminary plans showing the layout of the lake and general
details of the dam will be prepared.
4. A cost estimate of the recommended method of restoration will
be prepared. If more than one method proves feasible, costs of
such alternates will be included.
Recommendations will be made at the annual town meeting to
proceed with working plans and actual construction.
Respectfully submitted,
EDMUND POLUBINSKI
Chairman
REVOLUTIONARY WAR BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS
COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
George Adams Parkhurst, Chairman
John C. Alden Vincent J. R. Kehoe
Walter R. Hedlund J. Perry Richardson
The Bicentennial Commission has adopted a general overall program
for Chelmsford's participation in the national celebration. It is planned to
officially open the celebration with a special program on Sunday, April 20,
1975. This is to be followed by a "Kick-off Banquet" on Tuesday evening,
April 22nd. Sponsored and sanctioned activities will be held at least
monthly from then until the climax of the celebration with the
Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 5th, 1976.
A special red, white, and blue seal, or logo, has been designed for use
on all official programs and publicity of events related to the celebration.
200 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
The Commission urgently requests the active participation and
support of all Chelmsford residents and organizations. This is not to be a
purely historic program but it will include the involvement of contempo-
rary groups who are interested in making Chelmsford an even better place
in which to live. It is expected that some long-term projects will be started
in 1973 with a goal of 1975-6 as the completion date.
Anyone who would like to help in any way, or has a project they
would like to have sanctioned as a part of the celebration should contact
one of the Commission members.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE ADAMS PARKHURST
Chairman
TOWN CELEBRATION COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT
William F. Fitzpatrick, Chairman
Richard 0. Lahue Donald A. House
Raymond Day James Gifford
During 1972 as in recent years the highlight of the local town
celebrations focused on the Fourth of July Celebration in Chelmsford. The
Fourth of July Committee must once again be complimented on their
excellent planning and administration of this year's three day celebration.
The main events this year brought several of the finest marching units in
New England into Chelmsford to appear in the Drum & Bugle Competition
and Grand Parade. In addition the Band Concert, Art Festival and Country
Fair attracted thousands of people.
Preparation for these events actually commences in January with the
extremely successful Winter Ball being held in March. Although the events
are well attended the Town Celebration Committee wishes to encourage
the townspeople to more actively participate and direct some of their own
effort toward aiding the Fourth of July Committee. This serious lack of
volunteer interest to support the Fourth of July Committee in their
endeavors may risk the cancellation of the parade and related events in the
very near future.
Respectfully submitted,
W.F. FITZPATRICK
Chairman
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PLANNING BOARD
Timothy J. Hehir, Chairman
Thomas E. Firth, Vice-Chairman Thomas A. Ennis
Peter J. McHugh, Jr., Clerk Eugene E. Gilet
John J. Kenney Stephen D. Wojcik
The Planning Board organized for the year with Timothy J. Hehir as
Chairman, Peter J. McHugh, Clerk, and Timothy J. Hehir delegate to the
Northern Middlesex Area Commission, David T. Kerry, Alternate to the
Commission and Nancy D. Maynard, Record Clerk.
While the Board approved an increased number of subdivisions of the
previous year, it generally appears that land for single family dwellings is
gradually disappearing in the Town.
It has become quite clear as a result of the number of rezonings
defeated in Town Meeting, that the Town actively seeks an updating of
our master plan and zoning by-laws. It is in this light the Planning Board is
placing before Town Meeting a proposal for the updating of the master
plan and is now actively interviewing outside consultants to complete this
work.
It is our hope that with the reduction of subdivision work and the aid
of outside consultants work on the master plan, that responsible long
range planning can become the prime function of the Planning Board.
Respectfully submitted,
TIMOTHY J. HEHIR
Chairman
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
IN MEMORIAM
John J. Carr, member and Chairman of the Board of Registrars
for more than three decades — a devoted public servant who
meticulously guided voter registration through the most active
years of the Town's growth.
Registered
Democrats
Republicans
Independent
Voters
447
433
747
1,627
503
243
452
1,198
603
251
843
1,697
340
130
276
746
411
278
883
1,572
490
296
596
1,382
414
278
601
1,293
304
296
558
1,158
377
136
579
1,092
557
246
1,005
1,808
440
352
509
1,301
483
215
815
1,513
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BOARD OF REGISTRARS
John P. Emerson, Jr., Chairman
Edward H. Hilliard Robert J. Noble
Mary E. St.Hilaire, Ex-Officio
Voting Strength as of December 31, 1972
Prec.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Total 5,369 3,154 7,864 16,387
The year 1972 was a very busy one with four elections to prepare for
and numerous papers to certify. Special voter registration sessions were
held prior to each election.
Two thousand nine hundred eighty -six (2,986) people registered to
vote in 1972. Voting strength has increased to the point this year that
more people voted at the presidential election in 1972 (14,407) than had
been registered the previous year (14,292).
Two members of the Board of Registrars retired in 1972 after
numerous years of service:
Charlotte P. DeWolf 1957 — 1972
Dorothy Borrows 1956 — 1972
A Sincere thank you is extended to both of them for their years of
faithful service.
Special thank you to the Board of Selectmen and their staff, the
Highway Department, the School Department, the Police Department, the
Precinct workers, the League of Women Voters, the C.C.P. Group, the
Chelmsford Newsweekly, the Chelmsford Sentinel, the Lowell Sun, the
Town Clerk's Staff, Nashoba Tech. Printing Department for their
cooperation and assistance during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY E. ST.HILAIRE
Clerk
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TREE DEPARTMENT
Myles F. Hogan, Tree Warden
This year the Tree Department has topped or completely removed
over 150 trees of various species. The majority once again was the Sugar
Maples. This department responded to 27 emergency calls during 1972.
Each year this department tries to accomplish a thorough pruning and
removal program on at least one street while maintaining a spot tree
removal and pruning program throughout town. This year we concentrated
on Robin Hill Road where we removed 12 trees and pruned 64 desirable
trees.
Our tree program was interrupted this summer by a tornado in July.
This department's first effort was to remove all trees from houses and
hanging or dangerous limbs from trees endangering the streets. When
everything was on the ground, we joined in effort to clean up the mess
with the Highway Department.
Regretfully, only three trees have been planted this year, and many of
the trunks from trees previously topped remain standing.
Directly accountable for this is the lack of funds and having a dump
that is available on a limited basis.
It is hoped in the future, this will either be a full time department or
at least have a sufficient budget. At present, we operate on 1/3 the budget
that surrounding communities appropriate and are expected to perform
the same duties.
I would like to thank all departments that have assisted the Tree
Department during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
MYLES F. HOGAN
Tree Warden
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MOTH DEPARTMENT
In 1972 I responded to 31 calls in regard to insect problems, not only
those on town property, but calls made by taxpayers who wanted to know
how to cope with insects on their property.
The restrictions requested by the E.P.A., prevented the use of our
previous spray program.
Areas of heavy infestation were Pine Hill Road, Proctor Road,
Graniteville Road, Garrison Road, and Brick Kiln Road. In these areas the
insects' nests were cut out of the infested trees.
An effective spray program with a sensible attitude towards the
environment seems to be the only answer to this department.
Respectfully submitted,
MYLES F. HOGAN
Moth Superintendent
DUTCH ELM DEPARTMENT
This department has removed 78 Elms of various sizes throughout
town. In addition, 12 private Elms that endangered the streets were
partially topped.
Due to a budget cut, the Elms have not been sprayed for two years.
Most of our remaining Elms are starting to show the effects of insect
damage, leaving them very susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease.
Curtailment of this disease, is possible by burning the diseased wood,
however we have no area to conduct a burning project that will pass the
state's requirements.
Respectfully submitted,
MYLES F. HOGAN
Dutch Elm Department
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE
Henry J. Tucker, Jr., Chairman
Gerard A. Vayo H. Francis Wiggin
Evelyn McMahon Theresa McCaul
Thelma C. Stallard, Secretary Ruth E. Beliveau
Paul C. Hart Rev. Harry A. Foster
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Mass.
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Gentlemen:
On behalf of the Chelmsford Community Action Committee I wish to
report our progress for 1972.
We have been assisted by Mary Gagnon and Mary McAuliffe of
Community Teamwork, Inc.
Rita Geoffroy is the Low-Income Representative to Community
Teamwork, Inc. Board of Directors and Arnaud A. Blackadar is the
Selectmen's Representative.
Once again a site was obtained for our present Headstart class — this is
being held at the West Methodist Church, West Chelmsford, Mass. A fence
was installed between the children's play area and a nearby canal to insure
the safety of the children.
The Chelmsford CAC was instrumental in obtaining a Code Inspector
for an interim period through EEA funds — this was done with the full
cooperation of the Board of Selectmen.
Through the efforts of one of our members working closely not only
with Headstart but also with the Board of Selectmen, four low-income
people obtained jobs with EEA (Emergency Employment Act).
Once again the Headstart youngsters enjoyed a Christmas party.
Senior Citizens made mittens and hats.
Many more families benefited this year at Thanksgiving and Christmas
with food, clothing and toys because each year we expand the ratio of
organizations, Churches and committees that work hand-in-hand with the
Chelmsford Community Action in developing lines of communication and
building bridges between all segments of the community.
Respectfully submitted,
THELMA C. STALLARD
Secretary
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1972 REPORT
Walter S. Dronzek, Chairman
Robert E. Sayers, Vice-Chairman
Forrest E. Dupee, Secretary
Allan D. Davidson James M. Harrington
Richard F. Scott James Emanouil
Harold B. Higgins Philip Stratos
This year resignations were received, due to business commitments,
from Paul A. Desmond, Charles H. Mercer, and Herbert Pitta. They were
replaced by James M. Harrington, Richard F. Scott, and James Emanouil.
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New additions to Giant Store Warehouse, and construction of an
enclosed mall-type shopping center off Chelmsford Street, have been
started, with completion expected in the Fall of 1973.
This past year, the Commission accepted with regret the resignation of
Albert E. Walker, due to his health. The Commissioners wish to acknowl-
edge his many years of faithful service to this Commission.
Mr. Francis J. Doherty, the first full-time Industrial Commissioner,
sponsored under EEA (Emergency Employment Act of 1971), also
resigned to accept a better position, as this appointment was only
temporary in nature.
During the year, an updated list of business employers of the town
was prepared.
Early in 1973, the Commission plans to announce the acquisition of a
new plant to be located in the Wellman North Industrial Park.
Respectfully submitted,
WALTER S. DRONZEK
Chairman
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EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT
CONSORTIUM ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Emergency Employment Act Office for the Northern Middlesex
Consortium of Towns was opened in the Center Town Hall on October 19,
1971, to service thirteen Towns. The Town of Chelmsford is the sub-agent
to the program agent, Office of Manpower Affairs.
The purpose of the Act was to hire the unemployed or under-
employed for public service needs according to Federal and State
guidelines. There were 137 participants in all Towns during this calendar
year for a total expenditure of $554,914.28. $11,215.45 was expended for
training and supportive services and $9,198.06 for salaries for the Summer
Youth Program participants.
Twenty-five Chelmsford town residents were employed for a total
salary expenditure of $97,723.75.
At the present time we are operating under a continuing resolution
therefore, a hiring freeze is in effect. Due to this, twenty -six positions are
open in all Towns, seven of these are in the Town of Chelmsford.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN R. CLARK
Project Director
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
DRUG ABUSE COMMITTEE
On March 1, 1972, the Board of Selectmen established for the Town
of Chelmsford the position of Administrative Assistant to the Drug Abuse
Committee. The objectives of this office are: to maintain an on-going,
purposeful and active relationship between the Committee, the com-
munity, and all agencies servicing the community, i.e.: SHARE, Solomon
Mental Health Center, Interfaith Conference, etc.; to compile statistical
information, maintain records and files, and to perform all administrative
duties that arise; to represent the Town on the Board of Directors of
SHARE — the area's Human Services organization.
Respectfully submitted,
RUSSELL W. KERR, JR.
Administrative Assistant
210 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
PURCHASING AGENT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen:
In January 1972, the position of Purchasing Officer was established
by the Board of Selectmen and financially supported by the EEA.
During the year 1972, liaison with Town departments has been
established. Some examples of total effort include: transfer of equipment
no longer used by the School Maintenance Department to the Cemetery
Commission at no cost, saving budgeted dollars; preparation of standard
specifications for items which are required year after year and agreements
for signature by successful vendors to assure performance. Many invita-
tions to bid now emanate from this office and work is followed through to
completion.
Good rapport has been established with the administration at Nashoba
Valley Technical High School where work is performed for the Town for
the cost of material only. A relationship has developed with Lowell
Technological Institute and the newly formed Purchasing Consortium, of
which Chelmsford is a member. We are able to refer problems of a
technical nature, for instance, LTI accepted our proposal to study "The
Effects of Road Salt on the Water Table in the Merrimack Valley",
hopefully to be supported by a federal grant in aid. Because of consortium
participation, a significant budget saving was possible for the purchase of
road salt. Many other savings were made possible because of this central
purchasing effort.
During the coming year, more formal procedures will be developed for
the operations of this department.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT E. OLSON
Purchasing Agent
YOUTH CENTER COORDINATOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Mass.
Gentlemen:
On March 1, 1972, the Board of Selectmen established for the Town
of Chelmsford the position of Youth Center Coordinator, whose salary is
totally funded by the Federal Emergency Employment Act program. The
coordinator's duties include the planning, scheduling and directing of all
programs at the Chelmsford Youth Center.
The Youth Center meets at the McFarlin School on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7:00-10:00 P.M., and on Thursday
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from 3:30-6:00 P.M. In addition, the Youth Center has had numerous
special events and many field trips scheduled throughout the year.
With a continual effort to provide a wider variety of activities, our
program has expanded its level of participation from 200-300 youths per
week in 1971 to approximately 400-500 young people served per week.
Respectfully submitted,
HARRY A. FOSTER, JR.
Youth Center Coordinator
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Town of Chelmsford
Dr. Ethel N. Kamien, Chairman
Dr. Allan S. Douglas Irma L. Douglas
Ina B. Greenblatt Priscilla B. Hinckley
Dr. Clara M. Refson Richard B. Codling
Diane H. Lewis
The major accomplishment of the Chelmsford Environmental
Advisory Council (CEAC), for this year, was the presentation to the March
Town Meeting of a plan to begin a recycling program. Initial efforts were
to be limited to paper and collection for recycling was to begin January,
1973. Following review of the success of this program, and as markets
become available, additional recycling would be extended to bottles, cans,
etc.
The CEAC also went on record as favoring continued use of the
Lowell incinerator rather than extending use of the sanitary landfill.
During the annual Earth Day clean-up campaign, the CEAC recom-
mended that all larger metal items, collected by the Ashes and Waste
Division of the Highway Department, be sold for recycling to the
Tewksbury shredding mill.
It is hoped that in the year ahead the CEAC will continue to serve the
Town of Chelmsford, in an advisory capacity, in all matters concerning the
Town's interaction with the environment.
Respectfully submitted,
DR. ETHEL N. KAMIEN
Chairman
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CHELMSFORD SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
Proposed High School
James A. Sullivan, Chairman
Carol C. Cleven*
Carol A. DeCarolis
Anthony S. DeProfio
Paul Krenitsky Robert
* School Committee Representative
Harry F. McKeon
Richard C. Miller
Louis H. Murray
Sexton, Jr., Vice Chairman
The main responsibility and task of the School Building Committee in
1972 was the start of construction of the new 2,400 pupil high school. At
the November 14, 1971 Special Town Meeting the voters approved a
$10,240,000. bond issue for the school, making it the most expensive
building in Chelmsford's history. Later the Town was authorized by the
State Emergency Finance Board to borrow the $10,240,000. as voted.
Sixty-five percent of the cost of construction and 65 percent of the
interest charges will be reimbursed by the State. The first job at hand was
to review the final plans for the building.
The architects, Day & Zimmermann Inc., of Philadelphia, completed
the plans which were approved by the committee in the spring. Approval
also was granted by various State Bureaus such as; the Bureau of School
Lunches, the Department of Public Safety, the Sanitary Board, the Air
Pollution Control Board and most importantly, the School Building
Assistance Board. Many aspects of the huge school, from door hinges to
lighting fixture lenses, from compactors to sinks and counters were
weighed and discussed by the group during their bi-monthly meetings. It
was the earnest desire of every committee member that each detail be
covered as thoroughly as possible and that nothing be overlooked during
the most important planning stages.
In order to save time, it was decided by the School Building
Committee that a separate contract for the rough site work would be let
out to bid earlier than the general contract. This contract was awarded to
the low bidder, Northgate Construction Corp. of Waltham, Massachusetts,
at a cost of $88,000. Because of the exceptionally large amount of boulders
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found on the site, an additional sum of $23,000. was spent on rough site
work, bringing the total cost to $110,000.
An official ground breaking ceremony was held on Saturday, May 6,
1972, by the School Building Committee at the Graniteville Road site.
On June 12, 1972, bids for the general contract were opened. E.C.
Blanchard Co., Lynn, Massachusetts, was low bidder at $7,157,211. and
was awarded the contract. The actual construction work was started
almost immediately.
The Building Committee was greatly pleased that both the general
contract and the rough site contract were lower than had been previously
estimated. They are hopeful that the school may be completed for less
than the $10,240,000. limit.
In October, 1972, $8.5 million worth of bonds were floated for ten
years at 4.4 percent. Most of this money will be invested in Municipal
Bonds until actually needed. The interest accrued will help defray the
impact of the taxes for the first year of the bond. At a later date
additional money will be borrowed up to the $10,240,000. limit, as
needed.
During the year one new member, Louis Murray, joined the
committee to fill the vacancy created when Patrick Vaughan resigned. Mr.
Vaughan had served the committee since its inception in 1970 but felt it
necessary to leave due to business pressures.
Even though the July tornado passed over the school site, very little
damage was done. A few tree limbs were knocked down, and more
seriously, a construction trailer owned by E.C. Blanchard Co. was blown
over and demolished.
Since July the committee has watched the progress of the construc-
tion of the building. Footings and foundations have been completed. The
electrical, plumbing and steel work for the science wing are well on their
way.
Mark Kiley, project engineer from Day and Zimmermann, was in close
touch with all phases of construction and has kept the committee well
aware of everything being done. Private testing companies were employed
to make tests whenever necessary. Each month photographs were taken at
the site showing the progress to date. Construction has progressed
smoothly, and projected time schedules are being met with no major
delays anticipated. Present projections call for building completion in the
spring of 1974. Occupancy will probably take place in September 1974.
Currently the committee is planning to start the review of specifica-
tions of movable equipment. These specifications are being drawn up by
the school administration under the direction of George Simonion,
curriculum coordinator. Each item (some 920 in all) will be reviewed by a
committee member before being advertised for bid and subsequently
purchased.
Planning is underway for a cornerstone laying ceremony to be held in
the spring. A time capsule will be buried at that time and it is hoped that
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the school children will contribute in many ways, both to the time capsule
and the ceremony.
Another matter which came to the attention of the committee during
the year was the possible use of the vacant Belvidere School by the
Chelmsford School Department for classroom space. It was felt that the
purchase price and the cost of renovations would make the building too
expensive to purchase and so the matter was dropped.
The Recreation Lighting Committee asked our group to send a
delegate to their meetings. Paul Krenitsky attended many meetings and
worked closely with the group. The building committee voted to include,
as an alternate to the high school plans, the lighting of the twelve tennis
courts.
In addition to its other duties, the committee also had the
responsibility of completing the review of equipment lists of the
unaccepted schools. Meetings were held with the principals of the Byam,
Westlands, Harrington and Junior High Schools. Equipment lists were
reviewed and necessary items were approved and will soon go out for bids.
Many purchases have been made and as soon as they are completed for
each school, the buildings will be ready for acceptance by the school
committee for the town.
It has been a most productive and satisfying year for the committee.
Much has been accomplished and they look forward to another productive
year in 1973.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES A. SULLIVAN
Chairman
CHELMSFORD TASK FORCE ON DRUG ABUSE
Eugene J. Doody, Chairman
Thomas W. Morris James M. Geary, Jr.
Rev. Paul W. Berube Paul J. Royte
Stephen R. Brovender Michael Barry
Lisa Webb Newhouse Anne E. Stratos
Gregory Center Donald J. Butler
B.J. Finnegan
In March 1970, the Board of Selectmen voted to establish a Task
Force on Drug Abuse for the Town of Chelmsford to act as a steering
committee in order to consolidate effort, make proposals, and act on the
recommendations for the prevention of drug abuse. The result was that
Chelmsford was the first community in the Merrimack Valley to become a
member of SHARE, the Greater Lowell Program of Human Services.
SHARE is composed of: (a) Board of Directors, two representatives
from each of the participating towns — Chelmsford, Lowell, Dracut,
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Billerica, Wilmington, Westford, Tewksbury; (b) Executive officers — non-
voting; (c) a salaried administrative staff; (d) a salaried professional staff;
(e) professional medical personnel; and (f) committees.
SHARE is financed by funds provided by the seven communities
listed above, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the federal
government. What started as a drug treatment and rehabilitation program,
has grown to cover eight (8) individual modalities of treatment/prevention
in seven (7) communities and become one of the most comprehensive
programs in the state.
Morningstar — SHARE'S Education/Prevention program is divided
into four (4) program areas:
1. Adolescent Counseling Service — A many faceted counseling
involving individuals, groups and families. The counseling deals with the
underlying problems — family or school adjustment problems, poor self
image, others — that affect young people.
2. School Program — These programs are in operation in the school
systems with the cooperation of the school officials and boards. The
program covers: (a) Crisis Intervention — Training school staff to meet the
immediate needs of students in a crisis, by helping them get through a
period of physical or psychological danger, using a team approach utilizing
nurses, counselors, administrators and students. For example: Drug Policy
Seminar; Counselor Student Groups, (b) Staff Awareness — Helping the
school staff, who are primarily responsible for the adolescent's education,
to become more in touch with student's feelings as well as their own.
Whether or not this awareness of feelings takes place can facilitate or
retard the development and growth of young people. For example:
Organizational Communication Course; Mixed Groups. Staff Awareness
Workshop, (c) Humanistic Education — Exploring diverse types of educa-
tional experience which include affective learning and experimental
education in order to broaden and intensify student's growth, develop-
ment and ability to communicate. For example: Women's Group;
Affective Learning Techniques Course; In-School Learning Center;
Teachers laboratory; Camping, Mountain-climbing, and Travel Programs.
3. Learning Centers — Program designed to turn youth onto activi-
ties, worthwhile projects and their own inner potential before they turn
off and turn to drugs or other forms of destructive behavior. Craftsmen,
hobbyists and interested people provide instruction, encouragement,
interest and motivation in a wide range of areas including printing,
photography, macrame, yoga, electronics, etc. These centers also provide
counseling to those who need it.
4. Summer Program — Camping, mountain-climbing, traveling and
mobile learning centers constitute the summer program. The effort is to
enlarge the scope of young people through experience.
Anabasis House — A drug-free, therapeutic community that welcomes
young people with emotional problems. The medical and psychological
needs of young people are administered to in a family-type living
modality. They receive round-the-clock care in this structured environ-
ment and humanistic psychology to pull themselves together. Each
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resident must adhere to scheduled household chores daily as well as
therapy sessions if he or she wants to remain in the house. Anabasis House
is licensed by the Department of Mental Health.
Emergency Hotline — Operated 24 hours a day, manned by trained
young people, it often makes the difference to someone in need.
Approximately 50 callers a month seek salve for many varied wounds —
loneliness, despair, a bad trip, an OD, neglect. The problems are referred to
areas of special need and are coordinated with the emergency wards of the
three local hospitals.
Clinic — The Methadone Clinic has been cited by the Federal Food
and Drug Administration for the highest control standards in the entire
country. Dr. Ray S. Gilmore, who supervises the program, combines the
methadone with encounter therapy in order to change the life style of the
young people so that they become drug-free. SHARE does not believe in
permanent methadone maintenance. Most patients are weaned slowly off
the medication in conjunction with intensive counseling and group
therapy.
Vocational Rehabilitation — SHARE counselors work with many
agencies to facilitate education, job training and job placement. The final
goal is to achieve a meaningful work or educational experience for each
person.
SHARE is involved in Chelmsford through adolescent counseling.
Summer programs, Anabasis House, Emergency Hotline and the Clinic. In
addition, under the auspices of Dr. Thomas L. Rivard, Superintendent of
Schools, Mr. George Simonian, Curricular Coordinator, is presently working
with SHARE to develop and implement a number of programs. One,
"Exploring Affective Education", will be instituted with Chelmsford
teachers and administrators. Another, a Social Services series for parents
will be presented in the latter part of 1973.
The Task Force wishes to express its appreciation for support given by
the Board of Selectmen.
Respectfully submitted,
RUSSELL W. KERR, JR.
Administrative Assistant
Drug Abuse Committee
REPORT OF THE CIVIL DEFENSE COMMISSION
Charles Koulas, Director
William Edge, Deputy Director
George Brown Walter Hedlund
George Dixon Robert Olson
Frederick Reid
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 217
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Chelmsford Civil Defense Commission was increased from three
members to seven members in the past year. Each member was assigned
special duties to work with the various departments in the town.
During the past year school shelter supplies were checked and
accounted for. The radiological kits were replaced with new equipment by
the State Radiological Officer from Fort Devens at no cost to the town.
Surplus property from the Taunton Surplus Property Supplies Depot
was purchased during the year at a great saving.
The Communication Center participated in the monthly drills with
Area I in Tewksbury and other towns, and we are grateful to our
Communications Officer Melvin de Jager for the time and tireless effort he
has put into the Chelmsford Communications Center.
The Auxiliary Police have been called out on many occasions this past
year. These men have also spent many hours training in First Aid, Riot
Control, etc. They have maintained and repaired the Police Auxiliary
Building and will have their Police Auxiliary Rescue Truck completed
within the next year.
During the summer Chelmsford was hit by a tornado, which did
considerable damage to homes and businesses. Many trees were knocked
down, causing power failures throughout the town. Civil Defense was
activated, and coordinated the efforts of all the local departments.
The State Civil Defense Director, Area I Director, and Section ID
Director were all in constant communication with us during the
emergency, and were instrumental in securing aid from the State
Department of Public Works, and other state agencies.
Civil Defense Directors from the towns of Billerica, Townsend,
-Groton and Tewksbury sent personnel and equipment to clear the roads of
fallen trees and other debris left in the wake of the tornado.
The United States Army from Fort Devens spent considerable time
and effort with many pieces of large equipment and personnel cleaning up
the remaining trees and debris which were left. We are very thankful that
there were no injuries and no loss of life during the emergency.
Gerald Lannan, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen did an
outstanding job overseeing the entire cleanup operation.
The Civil Defense Commission is continually updating its method of
operation with mutual aid to cope with any future emergencies that may
occur.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES KOULAS
Director
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CAPITAL PLANNING AND BUDGETING
STUDY COMMITTEE
Eugene J. Doody, Chairman
Arnold R. Blackadar Edward G. Krasnecki
Robert E. Brogan Marvin W. Schenck
Edgar P. George Robert P. Sullivan
Eugene E. Gilet
The Capital Planning and Budgeting Study Committee was formed by
the Board of Selectmen in January, 1972. The Study Committee was
formed to determine whether a need exists for the establishment of a
Comprehensive Capital Planning and Budgeting Program for the Town of
Chelmsford. The Program's objectives were to provide an orderly schedule
for the allocation of the community's capital funds to assure that:
individual projects will be related to overall community needs and
goals;
capital projects will be undertaken on a coordinated basis;
the community will be informed that certain projects and expendi-
tures are being anticipated;
needed public improvements will be initiated;
a coordinating point will be established for an integrated community
communications program to advise the public, local industry and
municipal investors that a Capital Planning and Budgeting Program
exists in the community.
In the process of its deliberations, the Capital Planning Study
Committee accomplished the following:
a codification of existing capital projects and existing cost schedules
projected from 1972 through 1992;
a comprehensive survey of all town departments to assess capital
needs for the period 1972 through 1979;
an evaluation of the best method to arrange financing for the
$10,240,000 high school bond issue.
The Study Committee's recommendations for the high school bond
issue was adopted by the Board of Selectmen and resulted in a tax cost
saving of $1,412,000 by the issue of dual bonds over ten years as opposed
to a standard single twenty-year bond issue. In addition, the invested
interest income derived from this unique financial arrangement is expected
to yield a return of $200,000 which the Committee has recommended be
encumbered for use in defraying costs of present fiscal commitments and
thereby reducing the tax impact.
The Committee was also asked to evaluate and recommend the best
method for allocating the $293,000 made available through the Federal
Revenue Sharing Program. The Committee has recommended, in
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anticipation of an 18-month fiscal year and the anticipated major expendi-
tures necessary for operating costs of the new high school, that the Reve-
nue Sharing Funds be applied to maintain and control existing tax costs.
The Study Committee has recommended to the 1973 Town Meeting
that there be established in Chelmsford a permanent Comprehensive Capi-
tal Planning and Budgeting Committee. Such Committee to be appointed
by the Board of Selectmen and having seven members composed of the
Town Accountant, one member from the Finance Committee, one mem-
ber from the Planning Board and four public members.
For the Committee,
EUGENE J. DOODY
Chairman
DATA PROCESSING COMMITTEE
William R. Murphy, Acting Chairman
Edward H. Hilliard, Vice-Chairman
Peter Curran Stratos G. Dukakis
David J. Rafferty (Resigned - 6/72) Mary St.Hilaire
Philip McCormack Malcolm L. Stiefel
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
As indicated in last year's annual report, now that equipment and
programming support channels are established, the committee has played a
less direct role in supporting town data processing needs and directed its
attention to performing its primary function of supplying advice and guid-
ance in data processing matters as requested by town officials and
departments.
The Committee has discussed data processing applications with the
Town Clerk, Treasurer/Tax Collector, and the Town Accountant and the
decision on the use of data processing rests now with these town officials.
The committee has also made recommendations to the Selectmen on pos-
sible applications of the Nashoba Valley Technical High School computer
facilities.
The Town Data Processing Committee recommends to the Board of
Selectmen that the Data Processing Committee has fulfilled the goals for
which it was established and should at this time be dissolved.
The Committee is pleased to have been of service to the town and
would welcome the opportunity to serve the town again in the future
should conditions warrant its reestablishment.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM R. MURPHY
Acting Chairman
220 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
CHELMSFORD CHARTER COMMISSION
Robert Bennett, Chairman
John J. Balco, Vice-Chairman Thomas Dougherty
Gerald Shea, Secretary Richard Lynch
Robert Forsley, Treasurer Mart Matthews
Marion Dempsey John McCormack
To the Townspeople of Chelmsford
The temporary nature of the Chelmsford Charter Commission (one
year) makes this report unique. In sequence the report outlines the key
events of the past twelve months. The report ends with the Final Charter
being prepared for printing and distribution to all registered voters. In
March the Charter will be voted on by town ballot. Obviously, the results
are not predictable at the writing of this report.
CHELMSFORD CHARTER COMMISSION PROGRESSION
MARCH
Nine members elected by ballot and officers named.
Weekly meetings, open to the public, start immediately.
Operating and financial procedures adopted.
APRIL
Budget of $6500 approved by town meeting.
Schedule Plan established for prime actions and responsibilities.
Decision reached not to employ consultants.
Public hearings conducted for recommendations.
MAY
Charters from other sources obtained and reviewed extensively.*
Questionnaires published for public opinion (via newspaper).*
Interviews conducted with town boards and commissions.*
JUNE
Advantages and disadvantages discussed for key choices.*
Press publishes alternatives in newspapers, weekly.*
By-laws and previous town studies obtained and evaluated.*
Charter outline established for sequence of actions.
JULY
Weekly discussions continue on Charter content and format.*
Recommendations from townspeople reviewed.
Interview results discussed, as applicable.*
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AUGUST
Meetings conducted two and three times a week.*
Work on above items continues per Schedule Plan.*
Costs to date, minimum.*
SEPTEMBER
Charter content completed.
Plans formalized for public hearings in November.
Details for printing of Preliminary Charter developed.
OCTOBER
Important items re-examined for final positions on issues.
Questionnaires prepared for public hearings.
Visual aids developed for presentations.
League of Women Voters reviews Preliminary Charter concept.
NOVEMBER
Preliminary Charter published by newspaper.
Public hearings conducted for Preliminary Charter opinions.
Attorney General is forwarded a copy for legal opinions.
DECEMBER
Public hearing comments examined for views and reactions.
Charter revisions made as determined by voting process.*
Preliminary Charter rewritten, where required.*
JANUARY
Final Charter Report voted on by the Charter Commission — seven
members in favor and two opposed.
Presentation and visual aids revised to incorporate changes.
Civic organizations contacted for presentations.*
FEBRUARY
Final Charter Report (including two Minority Reports) published and
distributed to townspeople.
Public relations activity pursued to expose Charter concept.
Plans develop for highlighting problems with the process.
MARCH
Charter documentation delivered to Town of Chelmsford.
Excessive funds returned (balance of $6500 budget).
Voter decision made on the Final Charter Report.
* Overlapping months on these items.
222 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
SUMMARY
The Charter provides a frame upon which to build, step by step, as in
the past. Also, some changes have been included (see the Charter Report
for explanations):
Two open town meeting sessions
Board of Selectmen strengthened
Position of Executive Assistant established
Recall procedure
Capital Planning Committee formalized
Long-Range Planning Committee established
Charter and by-laws updating
Ability to codify/change government structure
Centralized purchasing
Conflict of interest provision
Changes from elective to appointive offices
Sinking Fund abolished
Over all, decentralized government is reflected in the final concept.
The town government, as it exists now, represents over 300 years of
growth. A Charter is only a small part of this growth — a bridge to the
future.
In the final analysis it's what people do, rather than what they say,
that counts.
Now you the people must decide the disposition — as it should
be — by the power of the vote, in secrecy, at the ballot box.
We enjoyed most of the work, met many concerned people doing a
good job, and are humble and thankful for the knowledge gained.
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT BENNETT
Chairman
LIQUID WASTE STUDY COMMITTEE
Richard Codling, Chairman
Mary Bradley Peter Dulchinos
Reggie Larkin Joseph Gutwein
Albert Robitaille
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The members of the Liquid Waste Study Committee are pressing
forward in their efforts to select an Environmental consulting firm which
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 223
will define the liquid waste criteria for the town of Chelmsford. These
criteria will be established by using Federal, state and local guidelines for
the use and reuse of streams, groundwater and wastewater.
In addition to establishing the environmental standards the firm will
determine where the criteria are being violated. An economic analysis will
then be made of suitable engineered alternates to the Chelmsford sanitary
problem. The Committee as well as many consulting firms, believe that
economic alternatives to conventional sewer systems will solve our liquid
waste problems.
Of the fourteen proposals received the committee has invited four
firms to the town hall for further evaluation of the proposed services. One
firm will be recommended to the sewer commission so that a final contract
can be negotiated during early February. All of the firms interviewed have
indicated that the study will take 6 to 8 months and will be completed for
under $50,000.
Respectfully submitted,
RICHARD B. CODLING
Chairman
NORTHERN MIDDLESEX AREA COMMISSION
ANNUAL REPORT 1972
The Northern Middlesex Area Commission serves as the comprehen-
sive regional planning agency for nine communities in the Northern
Middlesex Area including Chelmsford, Billerica, Dracut, Dunstable,
Lowell, Pepperell, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough and Westford.
ORGANIZATION
The towns are represented by a selectman, a planning board member,
and an alternate named by the selectmen. A city councillor, a planning
board member and an alternate named by the city manager represent the
city. Together these delegates form the Commission which usually meets
monthly at its offices at 117 Perry Street, Lowell (phone 454-8021).
The Commission retains a professional staff of about six (depending
upon funding levels) and occasionally consultants to assist in the
formulation of the regional plan recommendations and the maintenance of
other Commission services.
COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL PLANNING
As regional planners it is the Commission's primary obligation to
recommend plans, policies, programs and projects which will serve the
regional interest. It is essential that the Commission's recommendations be
comprehensive and reflect a full understanding of social, physical, and
economic inter-relationships in this region and among other regions.
Comprehensive plans recognize the dependence and impact of one concern
(for example sewer facilities) on another (for example industrial growth).
224 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
Thus much of the Commission's work is of a research nature — deter-
mining the characteristics of the area, defining the extent and nature of
problems, and analyzing alternative solutions. Over the years reports have
been issued on topics such as solid waste, zoning policies, community and
regional data, public transportation, open space and recreation, housing,
criminal justice, economic growth, sewer and water facilities. During 1972
reports on Capital Improvements Programming, Housing Problems, Pre-
liminary Land Use, Incomes and Poverty, Recreation Core, and Short
Range Sewer, Water and Open Space Programming were added. Most
NMAC reports are available in local libraries. All may be inspected at
NMAC's offices where a fairly extensive planning library is maintained.
PLANNING ADVISORY COUNCIL
The plan and policy options which will best serve our region are
choices which the Commission must make. Clearly then, it is important
that the Commission be locally representative. To be sure, there are State
and Federal views which must be weighed in when selecting alternatives,
but in the final analysis the locally based Commission sets the course. The
Commission has acted to assure that it has a full view of local opinion by
creating the Northern Middlesex Area Planning Advisory Council consist-
ing of over one hundred invididuals representing groups which have
expressed interest in the future development of the region. The Council is
in turn divided into five functional subcommittees for housing, environ-
ment, economic development, human resources and transportation. The
Council and its subcommittees are asked to review and comment upon
regional issues and to advise the Commission as to the appropriateness,
feasibility and scope of plan proposals.
CLEARINGHOUSE
In addition to its technical planning and research functions, the
Commission also serves as a "clearinghouse" for most grant programs
available to local communities and state and private agencies under U.S.
Office of Budget and Management Circular A-95. In this role it is the
Commission's task to review proposed projects to determine that they are
designed to meet documented needs, that they are environmentally sound,
and that they are not inconsistent with areawide plans. Although the A-95
review is advisory in nature, it is intended to result in wise investments of
federal dollars and is, therefore, relied upon extensively by funding
agencies.
During 1972 project referrals affecting the town of Chelmsford
included proposed sewer treatment facilities, a nursing home construction
project and a subsidized housing application.
Also, projects of region wide interest reviewed in 1972 included
several Community Teamwork service projects directed to elderly and
disadvantaged persons throughout the region, water and sewer ties to the
Greater Lowell Vocational Technical School, emergency call boxes on
Route 495 and statewide recreation plans.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 225
CERTIFICATION
Along similar lines the Commission serves to maintain local and
Commonwealth eligibility for certain federal grant programs where there
are specific technical "area wide planning prerequisites". These include
federal sewer and water capital grant programs, open space acquisition,
economic development and related public works projects, and highway
and public transportation facilities. NMAC must be "certified" as meeting
the areawide planning i-equirements before a grant applicant is eligible for
funding.
Some projects falling under these specific areawide planning require-
ments of immediate concern to Chelmsford are sewer treatment facilities,
acquisition and development of open space, and Route 213 and widening
of Route 3.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Further, the Commission provides technical assistance to local boards
and agencies to the extent time will allow. Most local boards and agencies
rely on NMAC for census and other data, and there have been numerous
requests for assistance in program formulation, grant application possi-
bilities and preparation, evaluation of site plans, possible environmental
impact, and the like. Special bulletins were issued on revenue sharing,
drain design, and local planning organization. A newsletter is published
monthly.
BUDGET
In 1972 the Commission assessed the Town of Chelmsford $8,261.02
for its share of the NMAC budget. This amount together with funds paid
by the other eight members, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development and the Commonwealth enabled a 1972 budget of approxi-
mately $106,000.00.
PROSPECTS
The Commission has much work ahead of it during the coming years.
Detailing of plans for local implementation heads the agenda. The
Commission will be participating with the Army Corps of Engineers in
waste water studies leading to satisfaction of stringent Federal water
quality mandates set by Congress in 1972. Extensive efforts to provide
regional solid waste disposal facilities, public transportation, and major
traffic improvements are scheduled. Housing and land use programs are
now being readied which include specific objectives and measures for local
consideration and action. Formulation of an economic development
strategy is also expected.
The Commission is grateful for the support it has received in 1972 and
in past years from the member communities, their citizens and officials.
Intermunicipal cooperation is an increasingly necessary element of
responsive effective local government. The Commission strongly believes
this cooperation ought to be voluntary and an extension of local
government so long as the result is a responsible and adequate response to
226 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
regional problems and needs. In future months and years the Commission
will be looking more and more to its member communities for
manifestation of that support through municipal actions to implement
regional plans.
Respectfully submitted,
Northern Middlesex Area Commission
GERALD LANNAN, Selectman
TIMOTHY HEHIR, Planning Board
DAVID KERRY, Alternate
GAS INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following information is a report of the Gas Inspection Depart-
ment for the year 1972.
There were 229 permits.
The following types of gas installations were inspected.
New Dwellings 75
Commercial Buildings 30
Boiler for Church 1
Hot Water Heater for School 1
Miscellaneous Appliances 122
Total 229
Total amount of permit fees received was $1,446.00.
Total amount of inspection fees paid to the Gas Inspector was
$1,408.00
Respectfully submitted,
NEAL STANLEY
Gas Inspector
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
227
Philip J. McCormack
Town Treasurer — Tax Collector
REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER
Balance, December 31, 1971
Receipts to December 31, 1972
Paid out on 227 Warrants
Balance, December 31, 1972
$ 1,309,390.70
32,317,547.49
33,626,938.19
-31,553,831.36
$ 2,073,106.83
REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR
Levy of 1971
Personal Property
Excise
Levy of 1972
Personal Property
Real Estate
Excise
Total Outstanding 1971
2,070.99
23,651.71
$ 25,722.61
9,534.50
189,620.18
115,583.68
$314,738.36
Total Outstanding 1972
Respectfully submitted,
PHILIP J. McCORMACK
Town Treasurer — Tax Collector
228 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The financial statistics for 1972 are submitted herewith. Any citizen
may gain more detailed information on any activity included by a timely
request to the Accounting Office.
The year saw four major changes in the administrative offices of the
town. The positions of Selectmen's Administrative Assistant, Treasurer,
Town Clerk and Director of Libraries were all vacated and refilled, either
by appointment or election. At all times the Accounting Office has been
ready to assist in any way, the orderly transition in these offices.
In January 1973, many of the functions of this office were changed
over to electronic processing in an effort to cope with the tremendously
increased volume of transactions in a more efficient way.
The report of this year's activities would be incomplete without
taking note of the retirement of Mrs. Charles E. Cummings from this office
on October 31, 1972.
Commencing employment on April 16, 1956, in the intervening 16
years she became expert in all phases of municipal accounting. She was
known as "Fran" to all her friends and co-workers and stood ready to help
in any way possible. Such devotion to duty was an asset that is keenly
missed in her absence. Best wishes for a long and enjoyable retirement
have gone with her.
Respectfully yours,
ARNAUD R. BLACKADAR
Town Accountant
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 229
RECEIPTS
GENERAL REVENUE: 1971 1972
Personal Property Taxes $ 594,488.59 $ 293,482.75
Real Estate Taxes 6,822,174.19 7,625,328.87
Farm Animal Excise 274.62 475.84
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes 849,019.11 766,237.41
Tax Title Redemptions 5,993.14 7,952.22
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT:
Medical Aid
Under Public Law #874
Under Public Law #89-864,
Title III
M.E.C. Revolving Fund
Under Public Law #89-13,
Title VI
Under Public Law #89-10,
Title II
Under Public Law #90-576,
Title V
Total Taxes $ 8,271,949.65 $ 8,693,477.09
FROM STATE:
Tax Apportionment Basis $ 77,953.23 $ 28,134.04
Corporation Tax 22,633.33 16,790.08
School — Ch 69, 70, 71 2,281,539.44 2,850,852.39
Regional School Aid .00 285,507.41
Total Taxes from State $ 2,382,126.00 $ 3,181,283.92
COURT FINES $ 2,473.05 $ 4,183.40
PERMITS, FEES AND LICENSES 52,814.70 56,899.45
Total Fines and Permits $ 55,287.75 $ 61,082.85
GRANTS AND GIFTS:
COUNTY:
Dog Licenses $ 2,384.22 $ 4,071.48
Chapter 90 — Highway Funds 20,694.88 14,349.75
Total Grants & Gifts
from County $ 23,079.10 $ 18,421.23
283.66
$ .00
80,062.61
228,323.58
117,149.10
105,985.00
98,069.13
143,191.57
2,650.00
.00
11,578.51
12,253.07
.00
.00
Total Grants & Gifts from
Federal Government $ 309,793.01 $ 489,753.22
STATE:
Reimbursement — Construction,
Furnishing & Equipping
New Schools $ 318,262.44 $ 318,262.51
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Chapter 90 — Highway Funds
37,389.86
28,699.49
Aid to Industrial Schools
2,309.00
15,040.00
Abatement Real Estate Taxes
Paraplegic Veterans
7,291.19
.00
Tuition and Transportation —
State Wards
16,308.51
11,608.65
School Aid to Transportation
229,596.00
458,508.92
School Cafeteria — Reimbursement
from State
118,659.37
106,794.10
Aid to Public Libraries
3,782.50
11,787.00
Police Dept. — Reimb. Highway
Safety
2,912.00
.00
Division, Water Pollution
162.00
.00
Highway Fund CN 81
.00
189,105.96
Conservation — Reimb. Trubey
Land
7,845.00
.00
Lottery Distribution
.00
118,498.10
Veterans' Benefits
21,996.19
35,899.28
Total Grants & Gifts
from State $ 766,514.06 $ 1,294,204.01
1,369.40 $
2,015.16
1,556.00
.00
771.19
1,003.45
105.00
117.00
286.00
.00
.00
1,483.60
5,957.76
3,950.28
528.00
745.00
.00
344.40
DEPARTMENTAL RECEIPTS:
Selectmen $
Treasurer and Collector
Town Clerk
Assessors
Registrars
Public Buildings
Highway
Dog Officer
Park Department
Veterans' Benefits —
Insurance Reimbursement 3,275.50 .00
SCHOOL:
Lunch — Cafeteria Cash
from Sales 300,507.82 324,728.31
Tuition, Rents and Miscellaneous
Receipts 20,317.42 15,135.62
Athletic Program 9,573.42 12,725.65
LIBRARY:
Fines 5,760.05 5,315.19
CEMETERY:
Sale of Lots and Graves 3,445.00 3,655.00
Internments, Labor, Materials &
Use of Equipment 8,636.96 8,066.82
Reimbursement to Town for Care
of Lots and Graves 5,000.00 5,000.00
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 231
Miscellaneous 2.00 .00
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS:
Refunds Received —
Sundry Accounts $
Demands — Tax Delinquents
Police & Fire Reimbursement
Insurance
Group Insurance —
Reimbursement
Tornado Damage Insurance
Crystal Lake Reimbursement
Emergency Employment Act (Adm)
Total Departmental
Receipts $ 367,091.52 $ 384,285.48
REVENUE INVESTMENT $ 1,100,000.00 $ 141,507.97
MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS:
TEMPORARY LOANS:
Anticipation of Revenue from
Taxes 5,000,000.00 6,000,000.00
INTEREST:
Taxes 9,971.15 11,935.67
Deposits 36,815.71 38,356.89
Total from Loans
and Interest $ 6,146,786.86 $ 6,191,800.53
31,558.64 i
4,207.74
P 54,726.56
4,169.71
.00
5,104.14
.00
.00
.00
.00
4,857.00
1,200.00
10,560.91
8,314.16
Total Miscellaneous
Receipts $ 35,766.38 $ 88,932.48
.REVENUE SHARING $ 146,294.00
DEDUCTIONS AND AGENCY ACCOUNTS
WITHHELD FROM EMPLOYEES
Federal Taxes $ 1,000,280.69 $ 1,290,721.31
State Taxes 224,907.64 313,554.94
County Retirement 112,846.89 124,280.24
Blue Cross - Blue Shield P.I.C. 114,266.78 138,867.10
Group Life Insurance 6,671.75 6,056.13
Teachers' Retirement 236,101.00 265,750.22
Tax Sheltered Annuity 56,992.39 67,061.05
Washington National Insurance 15,266.19 14,574.74
Teachers' Association Dues 18,926.70 24,687.17
School Custodian Dues 1,896.00 2,344.00
Highway Department Dues 2,032.00 2,242.00
Firefighters Dues 1,491.00 1,614.00
Savings Bonds 7,275.01 10,378.12
232 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
Police Department Dues
Fire Department — Credit Union
Perpetual Care Funds Invested
Outlay Surplus
Cemetery Perpetual Care Bequests
Dog Licenses for County
State's Share — Sunday
Entertainment Licenses
Cash in Lieu of Bonds
Bams Cemetery Fund
Conservation Fund
Douglas Cemetery Fund
Registration Fee for State
Library Trust Funds
Barris Vamey Playground Fund
40.50
1,111.50
12,949.00
33,910.00
12,539.58
8,983.93
6,975.00
8,250.00
7,304.45
7,565.90
800.00
700.00
41,121.50
1,570.00
1,000.00
1,346.00
4,472.82
450.00
2,588.90
2,616.91
139.00
252.00
1,212.77
644.35
.00
250.00
Total Deductions &
Agency Accounts $ 1,899,081.49 $ 2,320,797.68
Total Receipts $20,257,416.42 $22,870,332.49
Cash on Hand — Jan. 1st 1,695,222.20 1,221,167.75
Total Receipts and Cash on
Hand as of Jan. 1st $21,952,638.62 $24,091,500.24
NON-REVENUE ACCOUNT
Loans in Anticipation
of Bond Issue $ 900,000.00
Refund from Architect 47,215.00
1972 High School Bond Issue 8,500,000.00
Total Receipts $ 9,447,215.00
Cash on Hand — Jan. 1st 88,222.95
Total Receipts and Cash on
Hand as of Jan. 1st $9,535,437.95
DISBURSEMENTS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Moderator $ 150.00 $ 150.00
Selectmen 19,351.77 30,671.47
Accounting 23,136.02 25,535.90
Treasurer and Collector 49,964.00 58,525.09
Assessors 38,310.11 44,671.20
Town Clerk 17,412.83 16,478.50
Public Buildings 14,926.71 17,336.15
Law 9,316.45 20,635.73
Elections 8,257.95 18,194.41
Registrars 6,534.59 8,262.89
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 233
Finance Committee
Planning Board
Board of Appeals
Personnel Board
Development & Industrial
Commission
Town Forest Committee
Conservation Commission
Historical Commission
Constable
Home Rule Advisory Committee
Council for Aging
Bus Subsidy
Purchase Land — Town Dump
170.00
74.00
9,975.17
10,674.13
1,490.26
2,179.84
196.85
288.21
318.34
104.70
.00
211.85
4,389.71
2,254.28
205.89
284.16
88.00
192.00
12.40
82.00
1,135.86
1,091.28
9,999.92
19,999.92
.00
12,372.00
Total General Government
$
225,342.83
$
290,269.71
PUBLIC SAFETY:
Police Department
Salaries
$
465,282.47
$
538,702.54
Expenses and Outlays
42,442.74
41,338.99
Purchase Cruisers (5)
10,633.00
9,584.00
Total Police Department
$
518,358.21
$
589,625.53
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Salaries
$
504,646.84
$
556,273.48
Expenses and Outlays
24,519.00
25,851.69
Construction West Station
33,148.65
1,653.75
Purchase — Pumper
.00
47,200.00
Purchase — Truck Motor
.00
5,873.00
Purchase — Pick Up Truck
.00
3,988.00
Total Fire Department
$
562,314.49
$
640,839.92
MISCELLANEOUS PROTECTION:
Hydrant Service
$
48,140.00
$
48,380.00
Tree Warden
15,412.78
13,083.80
Building Inspector
5,113.70
4,724.38
Wiring Inspector
3,282.28
2,796.00
Gas Inspector
1,525.02
1,408.00
Dog Officer
4,924.52
5,195.00
Animal Inspector
750.00
850.00
Sealer of Weights & Measures
1,000.00
1,049.03
Civilian Defense
1,792.72
3,561.03
Total Miscellaneous
Protection
$
81,941.02
$
81,047.24
PUBLIC HEALTH:
Salaries and Expense $ 25,969.97 $ 27,686.50
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Landfill
14,090.25
50,829.65
Collection of Garbage
46,800.00
.00
Total Health Department
$
86,860.22
$
78,516.15
SEWER COMMISSION:
Expense
$
530.88
$
448.62
Engineering Service
135.00
.00
Planning Grant (Fed & State)
4,624.00
70,535.00
Total Sewer Commission
$
5,289.88
$
70,983.62
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT:
Salaries
$
189,901.35
$
218,126.62
Gasoline
9,491.63
9,989.87
Fuel, Light and Water
3,800.00
4,000.00
Telephone and Office Supplies
999.59
1,681.61
Street Signs
1,976.15
2,563.10
Miscellaneous Expense
1,131.77
1,305.89
Materials
39,829.37
39,747.96
Miscellaneous Equipment
1,361.73
1,285.39
Machinery Hire and
Depreciation
557.50
147.00
Waste Collection
175,368.02
234,792.47
Machinery Repairs
16,965.29
16,980.37
Snow and Ice
195,593.93
217,382.21
Construction
21,286.20
19,792.89
Chapter 90 — Maintenance and
Construction
34,741.94
61,856.90
Sidewalks
4,823.48
6,370.00
Reconstruction —
Various Streets
452.89
.00
Equipment Purchases
58,607.60
82,284.00
Maintenance of Garage
and Radio
564.82
820.53
Outlays — Radio
.00
1,627.30
Addition to Garage
10,047.03
.00
Clean-Up Program
5,071.21
4,608.10
Engineer Fees
4,465.00
4,325.00
Total Highway Department
$
777,036.50
$
929,687.21
STREET LIGHTING:
$
40,237.50
$
39,071.51
VETERANS' BENEFITS:
Salaries and Expense
$
2,990.74
$
3,368.36
Cash and Material Grants
66,528.28
51,346.80
Total Veterans' Benefits
$
69,519.02
$
54,715.16
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 235
SCHOOLS:
School Committee $ 12,068.97
Supt. Office 175,201.68
Coordinators 165,920.02
Principals 403,199.75
Teachers 4,889,692.92
Textbooks 133,084.80
Library 109,748.61
Audio Visuals 127,111.21
Guidance 239,051.99
Psychological Service 6,000.00
School Attendance 11,897.12
Health Service 56,775.57
Transportation 745,616.90
Food Service 26,060.92
Athletic Program 55,798.30
Student Activities 22,318.09
Driver Education 1,050.50
Health Education 57,501.37
Custodial 371,617.68
Utilities 248,280.24
Maintenance of Grounds 4,588.09
Maintenance of Buildings 121,954.55
Maintenance of Equipment 49,720.41
Adult Education 10,334.01
Civic Activities 9,753.55
Programs with Other Schools 5,134.35
Work Study Program 12,201.47
High School Evaluation 2,357.23
Total School Department $ 6,984,330.80 $ 8,074,040.30
SCHOOL REVOLVING FUNDS:
Cafeteria $ 415,281.19 $ 440,246.60
, Athletic 774.00 13,651.87
Public Law 89-10 III 132,068.73 135,610.02
Public Law 874 90,784.59 .00
M.E.C. Fund 59,691.20 144,396.67
Title II & VI and
BardenFund 19,011.38 9,448.40
Total Revolving Funds $ 717,611.09 $ 743,353.56
SCHOOL BUILDING
COMMITTEE $ 2,022.68 $ 487.97
REGIONAL VOCATIONAL
SCHOOL $ 204,073.00 $ 324,838.00
LIBRARIES:
Salaries $ 72,429.07 $ 82,605.30
236 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
Repairs and Maintenance
1,025.87
930.53
Fuel, Light and Water
3,631.95
4,118.22
Books and Periodicals
24,412.73
25,043.34
Other Expense
4,673.70
5,453.63
Outlays
1,600.00
1,617.45
Trust Expenditure
1,212.77
644.35
Total Libraries
$
108,986.09
$
120,412.82
RECREATION:
Parks
$
14,342.67
$
13,805.71
Vamey Playground
4,301.30
4,529.90
Edwards Beach
319.34
423.77
Recreation Commission
44,443.15
53,530.33
Total Recreation
$
63,406.46
$
72,289.71
INSURANCE:
Property and Liability
$
96,941.99
$
98,580.41
Group Insurance
112,699.88
141,718.51
Total Insurance
$
209,641.87
$
240,298.92
UNCLASSIFIED:
Memorial Day
$
1,244.45
$
1,381.56
Town Clock
266.38
224.53
Ambulance Service
6,000.00
5,916.65
Town and Finance Reports
6,517.14
6,011.06
Unpaid Bills — Previous Years
1,202.12
3,009.38
Regional Drug Program
18,000.00
18,000.00
Celebrations Committee
499.05
3,682.96
Crystal Lake Appraisals
1,500.00
Tax Appraisal
62,749.56
31,912.86
Housing Authority
503.76
65.75
Environmental Committee
.80
.00
Mental Health Program
4,551.15
Revolutionary War Bi-Cent.
Committee
209.15
Liquid Waste Disposal
88.00
Tornado Emergency Fund
49,508.87
Charter Commission
842.72
Land Appraisal
300.00
Total Unclassified
$
98,483.26
$
125,704.64
CEMETERIES:
Salaries
$
26,829.65
$
28,211.42
Internments
3,792.79
4,000.00
Labor for Lot Owners
587.34
700.00
Repairs, Expense and Outlays
6,711.41
10,352.22
Beautification
5,000.00
5,000.00
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 237
Hot-Top Roads
2,577.63
.00
Restore Forefathers Cemetery
968.88
Total Cemetery Departmen
t $
45,498.82
$
49,232.52
NON-REVENUE ACCOUNTS:
State and County Share —
Fees Licenses
$
8,338.15
$
12,856.15
Payroll Deductions
1,959,088.06
2,303,710.46
Retirement — Pension Expense
149,092.10
164,179.24
State and County Assessments
241,026.26
275,882.07
Cemetery Care Bequests and
Interest
15,755.83
21,481.43
Tax Levy Refunds
81,679.77
63,859.46
Performance Bonds
41,686.50
9,287.50
Miscellaneous Refunds
120.97
9,320.24
Trust Funds Invested
73,102.08
42,972.82
Tornado Damage to Contractor
.00
1,200.00
Retroactive School
Payroll 1971
75,648.32
From Misc. Trust Accounts
857.55
From N.E. Law Enforcement
Council
1,105.60
Total Non-Revenue
Accounts
$
2,569,979.72
$
2,982,360.84
REVENUE SHARING
INVESTMENT
$
.00
$
146,294.00
REVENUE CASH INVESTMENT
$
T:
1,100,000.00
$
.00
Total Investment
1,100,000.00
146,294.00
INTEREST AND MATURING DEB
Interest — Anticipation of
Revenue
$
62,847.80
$
93,599.41
Interest — Bonded Debt
$
333,855.00
$
309,107.50
Total Interest
396,702.80
402,706.91
ANTICIPATION OF
REVENUE LOANS
$
5,000,000.00
$
6,000,000.00
MATURING DEBT
$
635,000.00
5,635,000.00
620,000.00
Total Debt
$
6,620,000.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
>0,708,834.17
$22,676,776.24
CASH BALANCE, DEC. 31st
$5
1,243,804.45
$5
1,349,100.92
TOTAL
'1,952,638.62
24,025,877.16
238 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
NON-REVENUE ACCOUNT:
Non-Revenue Cash Investment
$
.00
$
7,688,196.25
School Construction
206,197.91
1,188,858.70
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
$
206,197.91
$
8,877,054.95
CASH BALANCE, DEC. 31st
88,222.95
$
658,383.00
TOTAL
$
294,420.86
9,535,437.95
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
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INDEX
Appeals, Board of 178
Assessors, Board of 175
Building Inspector 185
Capital Planning and Budgeting Study Committee 218
Celebration Committee 200
Cemetery Commission 181
Charter Commission 220
Civil Defense Commission 216
Community Action Advisory Committee 205
Conservation Commission 188
Council on Aging 190
Crystal Lake Restoration Committee 198
Data Processing Committee 219
Dog Leash Law Study Committee 187
Dog Officer 187
Drug Abuse Committee 209
Drug Abuse, Task Force on 214
Emergency Employment Act 209
Environmental Advisory Council 211
Fire Department 166
Fire Station Building Committee 169
Fire Station Site Committee for East Chelmsford 169
Gas Inspector 226
Health, Board of 172
Highway Department 170
Historical Commission 191
Home Rule Advisory Committee 192
Housing Authority 193
Industrial Development Commission 206
Inspector of Animals 186
Insurance Sinking Fund Commission 208
Library Department 179
Librarians' Report 179
Treasurer's Report of Trust Funds 181
Liquid Waste Study Committee 222
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 245
Northern Middlesex Area Commission 223
Park Commission 183
Planning Board 201
Police Department 162
Purchasing Agent 210
Recreation Commission 184
Registrars, Board of 203
Revolutionary War Bicentennial Celebrations Commission 199
School Department 131
School Committee Report 131
School Building Committee 212
Nashoba Valley Technical High School District Committee .... 153
Sealer of Weights and Measures 194
Selectmen, Board of 14
Sewer Commission 195
Town Accountant 228
Balance Sheet, December 31, 1972 239
Town Clerk 18
Jurors Drawn 1972 18
Jury List 1971 19
Jury List 1972 20
Licenses and Vital Statistics
(Births, marriages, deaths, etc.) 18
Warrant for Annual Town Meeting — Mar. 6 and Mar. 13, 1972 . 23
Warrant for Presidential Primary — April 25, 1972 91
Warrant for State Primary — Sept. 19, 1972 109
Warrant for State Election — Nov. 7, 1972 116
Adjourned Annual Town Meetings — March 21, 1972 46
March 27, 1972 60
April 3, 1972 66
April 10, 1972 70
April 18, 1972 80
Special Town Meetings — March 27, 1972 60
April 18, 1972 80
June 19, 1972 104
August 7, 1972 107
Subsidiary Jury List 22
Town Forest Committee 196
Town Officials 3
Treasurer & Tax Collector 227
Tree Department 204
246 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
Veterans' Emergency Fund Treasurer's Report 196
Veterans' Services 178
Wiring Inspector 186
Youth Center 197
Youth Center Coordinator 210
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